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by lostshoesole on December 6th, 2006

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Should I use "and" before the last item in a list following “i.e.,” or “e.g.,” within parentheses (e.g., (e.g., planes, trains and automobiles) or (e.g., planes, trains, automobiles))? I write in APA style.

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  • by tjatherton on December 6th, 2006

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    The former is proper.

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  • by TomP-C on July 13th, 2009

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    You can use either properly, but to use "and" will sound more formal.

    In an informal setting you could consider using "etc." eg "cows, sheep, dogs etc."

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