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DON'T USE ETC. AFTER E.G.
The examples you offer after using e.g. are usually samples from a more complete list. Therefore, it is often not appropriate to use etc. after e.g. since it is understood that you are only offering a partial list by way of example.
The examples you offer after using e.g. are usually samples from a more complete list. Therefore, it is often not appropriate to use etc. after e.g. since it is understood that you are only offering a partial list by way of example.
In the example below, the etc. is redundant:
Mark needs gloves to handle live fishing bait
(e.g., rag worm, lug worm, crab, etc.)
In the example above:
the use of e.g. is correct
the use of etc. is wrong
In the example above:
the use of e.g. is correct
the use of etc. is wrong
