GIVING EXAMPLES

GIVING EXAMPLES

Going beyond phrases such as “like” and “for example”.

The more expressions on giving example you master, the better your speaking and your writing are.

Phrases like “such as”, “to use a well-known example” and “e.g.” are vital for supporting arguments in situations such as presentations, debates and academic writing. They are also useful for clarifying meaning. 

Multiple Choice

____ my point I have done a comparative analysis.

• For example,

• In other words,

• To illustrate

Multiple Choice

More and more women are choosing to start a family later in life. 20% of women giving birth to their first child, ____ , are over the age of 30 in the UK.

• such as

• to illustrate

• for instance

Multiple Choice

Children often learn behaviour from the adults around them subconsciously. ____ around 50% of children who are brought up by aggressive parents often use aggression to solve their own problems later in life.

• For example,

• To illustrate,

• Such as,

Multiple Choice

More and more people are leading sedentary life styles due to work conditions. ____ office workers in the UK who spend at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week sitting in front of their computers.

• Take for example

• For example

• Namely

Multiple Choice

Most people have special places where they go to relax and find inspiration. ____, my most relaxing and inspirational place to be is at Riceville Bridge.

• Namely,

• Such as,

• For example,

Multiple Choice

Many college students face a number of pressures. ____, many students have to manage a job while at the same time balancing their school work.

• As seen in,

• Like,

• For instance,

Multiple Choice

For example, numerous students have to pay for their college on their own. This gives them no other alternative bbut to take out student loans. Which could leave them in debt for many years. ____ of financial pressures for students is having to support a family while attending college.

• Examples include

• Another example

• For example

Multiple Choice

To begin with, horror movies are too influential, which can cause people to do bad things. ____, I went to school with two people who loved horror movies, especially movies that dealt with serial killers.

• For example,

• In particular,

• Especially,

Multiple Choice

Many college students face a number of pressures. ____, many students have to manage a job while at the same time balancing their school work.

• Such as,

• These include,

• For instance,

Multiple Choice

For example, numerous students have to pay for their college on their own. This gives them no other alternative but to take out student loans. Which could leave them in debt for many years. ____ of financial pressures for students is having to support a family while attending college.

• Another example

• To illustrate

• To show you what I mean

Multiple Choice

One unique consequence of social media is that it has meant young people are in constant contact with their friends. Whereas in the past young people would have to hang out in person to be in contact, now they can message each other from their homes. ____, young people get home from school and can log into their web forums like Facebook messenger.

• Such as,

• Like,

• For example,