GIVING EXAMPLES

SENTENCES EXPLANATION

(1) There are many places to visit in Bogor. For For example and for instance have the same
example, the botanical garden has numerous meaning. They are often used as transition.
displays of plants from all over the country.

(2) There are many interesting places to visit in

Bogor. The art museum, for instance, has an
excellent collection of classic paintings.

(3) There are many interesting places to visit in e.g. = for example
Bogor, e.g., the botanical garden and the art
museum. (e.g. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase exempli
gratia.)*
(4) There are many interesting places to visit in
Bogor, for example, the botanical garden and the (3) and (4) have the same meaning.
art museum.

(5) I prefer to wear casual clothes, such as jeans and Such as = for example
a sweatshirt.
(6) Some cities, such as Makassar and Medan, are (6), (7), and (8) have essentially the same meaning
big. even though the pattern varies.**
(7) Cities such as Makassar and Medan are big.
(8) Such cities as Makassar and Medan are big.

Note:
* Punctuation note:
- Periods (.) are used with eg in American English
- Periods (.) are generally NOT used in British English
** Punctuation note:
- When the “such as” phrase is omitted without substantially changing the meaning of the
sentence, commas (,) are used.
- NO commas (,) are used when “such as” phrase gives essential information about the noun to
which it refers.
Example: Words such as know and see are verbs. (NO commas are used).
Example:

Leni : You are really fit, Perdana. What do you do to stay healthy?
Perdana : Well, I exercise a lot and avoid liquor as well as fast food. For example, I go jogging every
morning, play badminton twice a week, every Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Leni : What liquor and fast food don’t you consume?
Perdana : I don’t drink liquors such as gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, tequila, brandy, wine, ale, lager, and
cider. I also do not eat fast foods, for instance: burger, pizza, kebab, hotdog, instant noodle,
spaghetti, donut, and sandwich.
Leni : Seriously?
Perdana : Sure.
Leni : How do you spend your spare time?
Perdana : I do my hobbies, e.g., fishing, travelling, hiking, and taking part in off-roads.
Leni : Superb! How do you entertain yourself?
Perdana : Oh, I watch TV and listen to music.
Leni : What TV programs do you watch?
Perdana : I watch some local news, such as Kilas Petang, Kabar Terkini, Seputar Indonesia, and Prime
Time News.
Leni : Wow! And what music do you listen?
Perdana : I listen to local music, for instance: dangdut, degung, keroncong, and tarling.

TASK

Complete the blanks below by using “for example” or “such as” carefully!
1. There are some causes of flood _______ more garbage on the river and high level of the rain.
2. We are better to keep our mouth, gums, and teeth’s healthiness by doing some maintenance. _______,
we go to a dentist and check them up routine.
3. There are three kinds of Indonesian National Armed Forces in Indonesia, _______ the Army (TNI-AD), Navy
(TNI-AL) including the Indonesian Marine Corps (Korps Marinir), and the Air Force (TNI-AU).
4. A lot of famous people have visited this house, _______, Soekarno, Soeharto, M. Hatta, and Habibie.
5. There are many hobbies you might enjoy, _______ playing guitar or fishing.