i.e. = that is / in other words
e.g. = for example

i.e.
An abbreviation of id est means” in other words”.
-He didn’t answer my questions, i.e., he remained silent the entire time._
-Europe’s highest mountain, i.e., Mt.Blanc usually has snow on its peak all year.

i.e. provides more precise information.

e.g.
An abbreviation of exempli gratia meaning  ”for example”.

• Many birds (e.g., duck, geese, and swans) live in wetland reserves and are protected.
• Skyscrapers (e.g. the Empire State Building and the Burj Khalifa ) are very tall buildings with many floors and are usually located in large cities.

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