How to use etc

The abbreviation of et cetera is etc. Use etc. when you begin a list that you will not complete; it indicates that there are other items in the list besides the ones you explicitly mention. The abbreviation is more common than the full phrase in business and technical writing.

1. How does etc work in a sentence?
2. Does etc need a comma before it?
3. Can you use etc in formal writing?
4. How do you use etc in British English?
5. Do you put two periods after etc?
6. Does etc mean example?
7. Do you need a capital After etc?
8. Is etc singular or plural?
9. How do you replace etc in formal writing?
10. Is it unprofessional to use etc?
11. Is it OK to use etc in an essay?
12. Can I say etc in a speech?
13. Can we say etc in speaking?
14. Is it right to say and etc?
15. How do you write an etc in a formal essay?
16. How do you say etc in formal?
17. Is etcetera formal or informal?

How does etc work in a sentence?

The abbreviation etc. always ends with a period, regardless of any additional punctuation that may follow: Karen tries not to eat chips, chocolate, etc. , even though she loves junk food. Avoid using feminine or masculine pronouns to personify animals, events, ships, etc. : [followed by a list of examples]

Does etc need a comma before it?

There's no definitive answer, because different style guides recommend different usage. Nevertheless, the style that seems to be recommended the most is to always include a comma before “etc.”; it is recommended even by those who discourage the use of the Oxford comma (the comma before the last item in a list).

Can you use etc in formal writing?

Its abbreviation “etc.” is discouraged in formal writing; CMOS recommends that, if used, it should be confined to parenthetical material or lists and tables.

How do you use etc in British English?

Use a comma before “etc.” in a series, but a comma is not necessary if there is no series. Examples Fruit, vegetables, bread, etc. Tenants are expected to use dustbins etc. to store waste. Use the official abbreviation for financial texts and amounts.

Do you put two periods after etc?

The MLA Style Center

No. A sentence should never have two periods at the end. If a sentence ends with an abbreviation followed by a period, do not add an additional period: She explained the rules for periods, commas, semicolons, etc.

Does etc mean example?

abbreviation for et cetera: and other similar things. It is used to avoid giving a complete list: We saw lots of lions, tigers, elephants, etc.

Do you need a capital After etc?

Whether the abbreviation etc., meaning “and so forth,” should be capitalized in a title depends on its location in the title. In our publications, we capitalize etc. when it appears at the end of a title because in MLA style the last term in a title is always capitalized: “Treaty with the Dwamish, Suquamish, Etc.”

Is etc singular or plural?

The noun ETC is uncountable. The plural form of ETC is also ETC.

How do you replace etc in formal writing?

Instead of etc., we could say: and so on, and such others, and the like. If you use “such as” or “includes/including' in the beginning, you won't have to use, “and so on…”.

Is it unprofessional to use etc?

It is perfectly ok to use etc. in an academic paper. Just note, however, that both of them are very sparingly and carefully used in serious writing. Try to list fully or describe the list instead.

Is it OK to use etc in an essay?

I discourage writers from using etc. in academic writing, because if you are writing an academic paper, you are writing to share information or scholarly research, and you are not conveying any new information with the abbreviation etc.

Can I say etc in a speech?

Do not use etc. more than once in a sentence. While speaking one can use the words 'blah blah blah 'instead of and so o or etc. but it is not correct to use while writing.

Can we say etc in speaking?

We can actually use both expressions in writing and speaking. In writing, though, etc. is more common; however, keep in mind that it is pretty informal.

Is it right to say and etc?

Never use “and etc.,” because the “et” in “et cetera” means “and.” Don't use etc. to end a list that begins with e.g., since it is by definition a list of examples. Finally, there's no need to follow etc. with an ellipsis ( … ). Trust your readers to know that “etc.” means “and so forth.”

How do you write an etc in a formal essay?

Generally, in American English, if "etc." is used in the middle of a sentence, it is followed by a comma. (Tennis, soccer, baseball, etc., are outdoor games.) However, if this word appears at the end of a sentence then the period (which is part of "etc.") serves as the final punctuation mark.

How do you say etc in formal?

'Etc. ' is quite formal, although you could expand it to 'et cetera' if you wanted. It can also be stylised '&c.

Is etcetera formal or informal?

Usage note

Such repetition, as in he bought paper, ink, notebooks, et cetera, et cetera is very informal and should not be used in writing or formal speaking.