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- Incorrect: Login to the system to begin a fantastic voyage.
- Correct: Log in to the system to activate the time machine.
- Correct: Log in to the system by typing the correct login information into the Login field.
I.E. vs. E.G.
These initials are not interchangeable. I.e. is Latin and translates to "that is." An easy way to remember how to use i.e. is to think of the definition as "in essence." Use "i.e." when clarifying the preceding phrase or term. E.g. can be thought of as "example given." Use "e.g." when providing an example of the preceding phrase or term. Also, use a comma before and after i.e. and e.g. If the phrase following i.e. or e.g. is a complete sentence, use parentheses to separate it from the rest of the sentence, or use a semicolon (; ) before the i.e. or e.g. and a comma after i.e. or e.g. Examples:
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Avoid Latin Abbreviations.
Don't use use "i.e." or "e.g." Use "for example" instead of "e.g." Replacements for "i.e" might be "specifically," "that is, " etc.
"etc" is acceptable to use occasionally, but is often not the best possible wording.
Which vs. That
Use "which" when creating an "aside" for emphasis in a sentence. Asides are almost always enclosed by commas. When an aside is removed from a sentence, the sentence still makes sense. Use "that" everywhere else. Examples:
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