AP Lang - footnotes and abbreviations II

What is the main difference between i.e. and e.g.?

• i.e. introduces examples, while e.g. clarifies.

• e.g. introduces examples, while i.e. clarifies.

• e.g. and i.e. can be used interchangeably.

• I.e. emphasizes a conclusion, while e.g. lists facts.

Which sentence correctly distinguishes between e.g. and i.e.?

• He plays string instruments, i.e., guitar and violin, regularly.

• He plays string instruments, e.g., guitar and violin, regularly.

• He plays string instruments, e.g., meaning guitar and violin.

• He plays string instruments, i.e., such as guitar and violin.

Which sentence correctly uses e.g.?

• "I enjoy outdoor activities, e.g., hiking, camping, and kayaking."

• "I enjoy outdoor activities, i.e., hiking, camping, and kayaking."

• "I enjoy outdoor activities, e.g., the best way to stay fit."

• "I enjoy outdoor activities, e.g., only occasionally."

The phrase "i.e. urban areas" in a sentence would be best interpreted as:

• "Such as urban areas"

• "That is, urban areas"

• "Compare urban areas"

• "Approximately urban areas"

Which option shows an incorrect usage of e.g.?

• "The course offers practical skills, e.g., critical thinking and communication."

• "The course offers practical skills, e.g., specifically math and statistics."

• "The course offers practical skills, e.g., presentations, and debates."

• "The course offers practical skills, e.g., in academic writing."

What is implied by e.g. in this footnote: "The author mentions several revolutions, e.g., the French and American revolutions"?

• These are the only revolutions discussed.

• These are just some of revolutions discussed.

• The author rejects these revolutions.

• The revolutions are compared in the text.

Which of the following best explains op. cit.?

• Refers to a new work by the same author

• Repeats a previously mentioned source

• Cites a completely different work

• Refers to a specific location in the same text

What does cf. suggest in this example: "See cf. Smith, 2015, for a different interpretation"?

• Refer to Smith’s work for similar arguments.

• Compare Smith’s interpretation with this one.

• Cite Smith as the main source.

• Highlight Smith’s argument as irrelevant.

Which of the following sentences uses viz. correctly?

• The topics discussed, viz., the economy and healthcare, are interrelated.

• The topics are connected, viz. and crucial.

• The topics are broad, viz., only superficially related.

• The author’s examples, viz., are compelling.

What does n.b. indicate in academic writing?

• The following information is optional.

• This is an example worth comparing.

• Pay special attention to the following note.

• Summarize the main idea.