E.g. in a sentence.

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Could you please tell me if a comma comes after the letters e.g. in a sentence? Such as in: People with heart conditions should not exert themselves, e.g., running, jogging, and lifting heavy weights.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Yes, a comma after e.g., i.e., for example, that is and namely.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi. I am not an Anon that/who started this thread but I have a question on this thread. Please help.

Anon wrote this sentence:

People with heart conditions should not exert themselves, e.g., running, jogging, and lifting heavy weights.

Do you think the above sentence shows the correct use of the abbreaviation "e.g."? I am pointing out the punctuation involved but rather the sentence as a whole. I don't see connection between the main clause and the "e.g." part.

I don't know much about sport and thus I am not sure the example sentence makes sense, but I could fancy myself writing this:

People with heart conditions, I think, should not engage in sports that warrant the exertion of a lot of energy, possibly in a short period time, e.g., splint and weight-lifting.

Mister Micawber · Answer

I don't see connection between the main clause and the "e.g." part. -- Much like your own example, 'running, jogging and lifting heavy weights' are representative instances of exerting oneself.

E.g. in a sentence.

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