When To Use i.e. vs. e.g. In A SentenceScott BealeAugust 13, 2010 The Oatmeal takes a look at when you should use i.e. vs. e.g. in a sentence. Related Posts Scott Beale Scott Beale founded Laughing Squid in 1995 in San Francisco and is currently based in New York City. He can be found posting on Threads and sharing photos on Instagram.