When to use ‘i.e.’ in a sentence
Sounds smart, doesn’t it, when someone drops “i.e.” in a sentence. For instance, “Hey, garçon, I’d like a condiment for this sandwich, i.e., mustard.” That’s wrong. The Oatmeal explains how to correctly use “i.e.” (which, as you know, means “that is”).
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