New Hope Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
i.e.
Do we need to put a comma after "i.e." in a sentence? Therefore which is correct?
Both types of papers, i.e. empirical and theoretical, are accepted for publication.
Both types of papers, i.e., empirical and theoretical, are accepted for publication.
Both types of papers, i.e. empirical and theoretical, are accepted for publication.
Both types of papers, i.e., empirical and theoretical, are accepted for publication.
Top answer
e. (the Associated Press Stylebook agrees with me). I think it's okay to leave it out in British English, though.
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I would use a comma after i.e. (the Associated Press Stylebook agrees with me).
I think it's okay to leave it out in British English, though.
I think it's okay to leave it out in British English, though.
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