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Old 11-Aug-2006, 11:32
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Dear Teachers:

Please explain to me, which is correct.

1. For an example
2. For example

Thanks in advance.

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Old 11-Aug-2006, 12:11
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Default Re: For example

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Dear Teachers:
Please explain to me, which is correct.
1. For an example
2. For example
Thanks in advance.
-Quest

For example is correct. As an example is also correct, but not for an example except in statements such as - for an example turn to page 6.
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