linking phrase · neutral
For example
UK/fə ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/US/fər ɪɡˈzæmpəl/for·ex·AM·ple
Used to introduce an example that illustrates the previous idea.
Examples
“Many cities have pollution problems. For example, air quality in the capital is often poor.”
“People use social media for different purposes. For example, some use it for news while others use it to keep in touch with friends.”
“Renewable energy can reduce carbon emissions. For example, wind farms produce electricity without burning fossil fuels.”
Band 8 sentence
“Urban planners must consider congestion; for example, congestion pricing has reduced traffic in several major cities.”
Collocations
- For example, ...
- take X as an example
Word family
Common mistakes
For example students like football.→For example, students like football.
We have items such as: apples, oranges.→We have items such as apples and oranges.
Say it for a higher band
5e.g.→6such as→7+For example
Synonyms
as an example
Easily confused
Such as
“Many sports, such as football and tennis, are played in the area.”
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