| How to Use "for Example" in a Sentence Posted: 22 Jul 2021 01:00 AM PDT Examples can be used to add color and clarity to your writing, and the phrase "for example" is an elegant way to set them off. Generally, the phrase is a transition that helps you smoothly explain how the material that follows it relates to what comes before.[1] Below, we've gathered some tips that will help you place "for example" in a sentence and use it effectively. [Edit]Start with "for example" if your example is a whole sentence. - Do this if your example has a subject and verb and can stand alone. When used at the beginning of the sentence, the phrase "for example" introduces the example you're going to use. Here are some sentences with "for example" at the beginning:[2]
- "Nurture creativity at home. For example, chalkboard paint allows kids to draw on walls."
- "Getting in your daily exercise doesn't have to be difficult. For example, Jaime walks every evening after dinner."
[Edit]Use "for example" mid-sentence with a list or phrase. - Your example can't stand alone if it doesn't have a subject and a verb. In this situation, add your example to the sentence the example describes. Here are some sentences with "for example" in the middle:[3]
- "You don't have to splurge on expensive cleaning products. Vinegar, for example, will clean most things."
- "Playing a musical instrument requires skill and practice. Professional guitarists, for example, practice up to 8 hours a day."
[Edit]Move "for example" to the end to improve readability. - Sometimes, the phrase "for example" sounds better at the end. This is best used sparingly with shorter, less involved examples. When reading your writing aloud, if you find that the phrase sounds clunky in the middle of the sentence, you might try it at the end. Here are some sentences with "for example" at the end:[4]
- "The diet does require you to eliminate a few things from your diet—sugar, for example."
- "Learn a new language through immersion by changing the default language on your phone, for example."
[Edit]Set "for example" off with commas. - Commas separate explanatory information from the rest of the sentence. The phrase "for example" explains to your readers how the information that follows it relates to the information that came before it. The commas enhance readability and reduce the obscurity in your sentence. Whether you put commas before, after, or both before and after depends on where you have the phrase in your sentence.[5]
- At the beginning of the sentence: "Many animals are monogamous. For example, otters mate for life."
- In the middle of the sentence: "Many animals are monogamous. Otters, for example, mate for life."
- At the end of the sentence: "Many animals are monogamous and mate for life—otters, for example."
[Edit]Omit the comma within parentheses. - The parentheses already do the job of setting off the phrase. Commas are normally used in a sentence to separate explanatory words from the sentence itself. In a parenthetical phrase, there's typically no need to do that.[6]
- Here's an example: "Becky measured out her ingredients (for example flour and sugar) before she started baking."
[Edit]Add a comma before "for example" mid-sentence. - Set the phrase off with commas before and after. When it comes in the middle of a sentence, "for example" tells your readers that the words that follow shift the focus of the sentence slightly. The same principle applies if you have "for example" at the end of your sentence, except that the comma following the phrase isn't needed.[7]
- Here it is in the middle of a sentence: "Kelly expected us to bring our own supplies, for example, our notebooks and pens."
- If you had "for example" at the end of a sentence, it might look like this: "Kelly expected us to bring our own supplies: our notebooks and pens, for example."
[Edit]Use a semi-colon to enhance readability. - For some longer phrases, a semi-colon works better than a comma. A semi-colon indicates a longer pause than a comma and provides a resting place between 2 related ideas. It also makes your sentence easier to read when there are already a lot of commas. Typically the semi-colon comes immediately before "for example." Here are some examples:[8]
- "Find ways to fit activity into your day; for example, you could take the stairs instead of the elevator."
- "You don't need artistic training or talent to be creative; for example, paint-by-numbers kits allow novices to create beautiful works of art."
[Edit]Introduce a non-exhaustive list. - Use "for example" when the list of possibilities is too long. It might be that the list is just too long and would be cumbersome to write or read. In other situations, there's no need to include all the possibilities—just a couple will give your readers the basic idea. Here are some examples:[9]
- "Many animals are monogamous. For example, otters, geese, and beavers mate for life."
- "Campers are expected to bring their own supplies and gear. Tents and sleeping bags, for example, will not be provided."
[Edit]Set off a hypothetical scenario. - Add "for example" before a fictional set of circumstances. Examples allow you to take a theoretical concept and show how it operates in the real world. With "for example, you're taking the concept and applying it to a set of fictional circumstances. This shows your readers one possible way the concept could work. Here are some examples:[10]
- "For example, if Judy bakes 4 cakes each day for 5 days, she would bake 20 cakes each week"
- "Children risk injury when playing with dangerous toys. For example, if you buy your child a BB gun, they could shoot their eye out."
[Edit]Provide an illustration of a previous point. - Use an example to show how an idea works in practice. Your illustration can be real or imagined—either way, it adds some life and color to your writing. Just as a drawing provides a visual image of text, a verbal illustration helps your readers picture the idea in their minds. Here are some examples:[11]
- "Make language learning easier through immersion. For example, you could listen to music in the language you want to learn while doing chores."
- "You don't have to take art classes to be creative. For example, you can use a paint-by-numbers kit to create a piece of art suitable for framing."
[Edit]Describe a single case when there are other possible cases. - "For example" tells your readers your scenario is one of many. The phrase "for instance" works better when you're talking about 1 particular case specifically. But if your example isn't meant to be specific, "for example" is a better choice. Here are some examples:[12]
- "Many careers require you to perform in high-pressure situations. EMTs, for example, save the lives of people in trauma."
- "Common cooking ingredients often have other uses. For example, you can use baking soda to clean and deodorize your refrigerator."
[Edit]Emphasize that something is true. - Add a specific, real-world example as evidence in support of something. This is particularly effective if you're talking about something subjective. While you may not be able to demonstrate conclusively that the statement is true, you can list an example that backs it up so your readers are more inclined to believe you.[13]
- Here it is in a sentence: "Everyone loves Mary's cupcakes. For example, Julian begs for them and he doesn't even like sweets."
- Here's another one: "The service at Tom's Diner is too slow. Last night, for example, we had to wait for 2 hours to get our food!"
- In academic writing, the abbreviation "e.g." (short for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia") frequently takes the place of "for example," particularly in parenthetical phrases or footnotes.[14]
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| How to Curl the Ends of Your Hair Posted: 21 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT Curls are a great way to spice up your look. Even if your hair isn't naturally curly, there are several ways to add natural-looking waves to the ends of your locks. If you have short or medium hair, try using a straightener to create relaxed curls. Those with longer hair can leave it in a bun overnight for heat-free curls, or tie it up in a ponytail and use a curling wand for a quick morning routine. [Edit]Using a Curling Wand for Medium-to-Long Hair - Tie up your hair in a high ponytail and brush it. Use an elastic band to secure your hair in a high ponytail. Use a brush to smooth out any bumps or lumps as you pull it back. Then, after you've tied back your hair, use the brush to get out any tangles or knots left in your ponytail.[1]
- This method works best with medium to long hair that can be completely pulled back into a ponytail. It also works well for thick hair at either of those lengths.
- Apply heat protectant to your ponytail to avoid damaging your hair. Prep your hair for the curling wand by running a few drops of heat protectant through your hair. You only need to apply the product to your ponytail, since you won't be curling the rest of your hair.[2]
- Some heat protectants come in spray form, in which case, you should spray your ponytail several times and run your fingers through it to distribute the product further.
- Choose a heat setting that's right for you hair thickness. For fine hair, choose a low heat setting of around . Thick or textured hair will curl best if you use a high heat setting of around . All other hair types can use a medium heat seating of around .[3]
- If you have colored or damaged hair, it's best to use a low heat setting to prevent further damage or dulling of color.
- Divide your ponytail in half, then gather a piece of hair. Position the sections of your ponytail in front of either shoulder to keep them in place. Decide which half you want to start with, and pull out a small section of hair from that half.[4]
- This section will become your first curl.
- Wrap the piece of hair around the barrel of the curling wand. Start wrapping at the very top of your ponytail, beginning the curl as close to the hair tie as possible. Begin your curl around the base of the curling iron and work your way to the top as you continue to wrap. Make sure the hair doesn't overlap around the barrel of the wand.[5]
- You should wrap the hair until there's a piece at the tip of your hair left in your fingers.
- Make sure you begin wrapping each curl away from your face.
- Hold the curling wand in place for 10-20 seconds, then release the hair. Once you've wrapped the section of hair around the curling wand, allow it to sit for 10-20 seconds. Then, let go of the end of the curl and your hair will slide off the wand.[6]
- Curling wands come with differently sized barrels—the larger the barrel, the wider and looser your curl. Select a large barrel for loose, relaxed waves. Choose a small barrel for tighter, more defined curls.
- Hold the hair into a tight curl for 5 seconds. Grab the just-curled section of hair and lift it with the palm of your hand so it compresses into a small circle. Allow the hair to cool before you release it, which will give the curl time to set completely and last longer in your hair.[7]
- Repeat until you've completed one half of your ponytail. Working in roughly sections, curl the entire half of the ponytail. Make sure you're continuing to curl away from your face, which will create the most flattering look once you remove the curls from the ponytail.[8]
- Don't forget to support the curled section of your hair for 5 seconds after it's released from the curling wand, in order to achieve longer-lasting curls.
- Switch to the other half of your ponytail and continue curling. Once you've completed one half, switch to the other side. Work in sections. Continue to curl away from your face, which will require you to reverse the direction of your curling iron.
- Since you're only curling the ponytail, the top part of your hair will remain straight. Once you untie your hair, only your ends will have waves.
- Allow your curls to cool, then take out the elastic band. Once you've curled both halves of your ponytail, wait a few seconds for all of the curls to cool down. Then, remove the elastic hairband and find your part. Use your fingers to comb through the curls and finalize your style.[9]
- You can use a bit of hairspray to make the curls last longer.
[Edit]Using a Straightener on Short-to-Medium Hair - Split your hair into two sections and clip up the right side. Divide from the back, using your fingers to separate the sections. Lay one in front of each shoulder, then pick up a flat clip and secure the right one so the hair is pulled away from the left section.[10]
- This method works for all lengths of hair, although it's easier with short and medium length.
- Consider spraying your hair with a heat protectant if you're worried about damaging it with hot styling tools.
- Divide the left section of your hair in half again and clip the top piece. Using your hands, split the left section of your hair in half so there's a top and bottom section. Twist the top piece loosely and clip back so it's out of the way.[11]
- If you hair is at all tangled or knotted, give bottom section a quick brush at this point.
- Gather a 2-inch (5.1-cm) piece of hair from the back of your head. Use your fingers to separate out a smaller section of hair from the back of the bottom section. It should be close to the nape of your neck. This will be your first curl.[12]
- Put the piece of hair in the straightener and twist away from your face. Use a mirror so you can see what you're doing. Start about halfway down the hair in order to curl just the ends. Hold the straightener diagonally so the end points upwards, then twist it towards your ear once to wrap your hair around the barrel of the straightener.[13]
- For a tighter curl, keep your straightener parallel to the ground and slide it more slowly down your hair.
- For medium or tight curls and waves, use a straightener that's or smaller. Large straighteners will create much looser waves that may not work well on short hair.
- Allow the straightener to glide slowly down the entire length of your hair. Go slowly and gently, but don't pause as you slide down which can cause unwanted crimping. At the end, the tips of your hair should simply slide out of the straightener.[14]
- You'll be left with a loose, relaxed curl.
- Repeat the curling process until you've curled the entire bottom section. You should be moving back to front, picking up an adjacent section of hair each time. Make sure each piece of hair wraps around the exterior part of the straightener, since that's what creates the curl.[15]
- Clip up the curled bottom section and release the uncurled top section. Use a flat clip to pin the now-curly bottom section of your hair towards the back of your head so it's out of the way. Unclip the right top section, which you're about to curl.[16]
- Brush the top section if it has any tangles or knots.
- Start from the back and curl sections of hair. Use the same curling method you did for the bottom section of hair. Holding your straightener diagonally, start in the middle of your hair and twist away from your face. Then, slide the straightener down the length of your hair.[17]
- Repeat this process until you've curled the entire top left section.
- Repeat this process with the right section of your hair. Pin the curled left section so it's out of the way, then divide the right section in half and clip up the top half. Curl the bottom section, working back to front, then pin it up and curl the top section.[18]
- Make sure you continue to twist the straightener away from your face, which will be the opposite direction from what you did on the right half.
- Once the top and bottom sections on the right are curled, remove any remaining clips or pins.
- Finger comb through your hair for a more relaxed look. Brush through your curls with your fingers to loosen them up. You can also leave them as-is if you prefer a more polished look.[19]
- This method can also be used with a weave made from natural human hair. If your weave is made of synthetic hair extensions, however, check with your stylist before using a straightener. You can also check the packaging your weave came in to see if using heat is okay and what temperatures are best. The heat could damage or melt the weave.[20]
[Edit]Tying Long Hair into an Overnight Bun - Wash your hair and wait until it's almost dry, then brush it. This will remove any tangles or knots in advance. Once your hair is curled, you want to avoid brushing it to prevent your style from fluffing up or getting frizzy.[21]
- This curling method works best with long hair.
- Unlike styles that require a straightener or curling iron, this method will not damage your hair with heat.
- Rub a few drops of argan oil through your hair to add softness. This step is optional—you can still create beautiful curls without the oil. Argan oil helps with split ends, adds moisture without adding shine, and makes your hair silkier.[22]
- Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic band. As you pull back your hair, use a brush to smooth out any bumps. Don't pull too tight on the elastic hairband when you tie up your ponytail, which can leave crimps in your hair when it sets overnight.[23]
- If you have bangs or a shorter fringe in the front of your hair, use a straight clip to pull them out of the way and make sure they don't become part of the ponytail.
- Cut the toe off a sock and roll it up to make a sock bun. Cut the toe off your sock with scissors, then turn it inside out. Starting at one end, fold the sock down about , then continue folding until the entire sock is rolled up into a circular donut-shaped sock bun.[24]
- Select a sock that goes past your ankles—a short ankle sock will not be long enough for this purpose.
- This is a great way to reuse a sock that's lost its match.
- Put the sock bun around your ponytail, then split your ponytail in half. Slide your ponytail through the circular sock bun you just created until it's at the top. Then, using your fingers, divide your ponytail in half and position one half over your right ear and the other half over your left ear.[25]
- The sock bun should sit on top of the elastic band that's securing your ponytail.
- Wrap one half of your ponytail repeatedly around the sock bun. Starting with one section of your ponytail, wrap the hair around the sock bun until there's just a short piece left sticking out. Secure this end piece with a hair clip.[26]
- Repeat this process with the other half of the ponytail.
- Combine the end sections and continue wrapping. Pull together both pieces of the ponytail that are still sticking out. Keep wrapping this piece of hair around the sock bun until there's no more hair left to wrap.[27]
- Secure the ends with bobby pins so your hair doesn't unravel from the bun overnight.
- Sleep on your bun, then pull out the sock bun and hair elastic. Let your hair stay in the bun overnight to allow the curls to form and set. Then, remove the bobby pins, sock bun, and hair elastic. Style the curls with your hands a bit, but do not brush them.[28]
- Instead of sleeping, you could also allow the hair to sit for 5-6 hours.
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| How to Get Rid of Baby Hiccups Posted: 21 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT It's normal to get a little nervous if your baby is hiccuping. Don't worry, though! Hiccups are totally normal and harmless. Doctors recommend just waiting them out. If you want to speed up the process, there are several things you can try. Keep reading for lots of great ideas! [Edit]Offer your baby a pacifier. - Give your baby something to suck on to soothe them. This is great to try if the hiccups last more than a couple of minutes. Any pacifier you have on hand will work. The pacifier will typically cause the hiccups to ease or stop entirely.[1]
- Don't worry if the hiccups don't immediately stop. Remember, hiccups don't really bother babies.
[Edit]Give your baby gripe water. - This over-the-counter remedy can help stop hiccups. Although many people give this to babies for an upset tummy, doctors say it's totally fine to give your baby a little bit if they have hiccups. You can find this at any drug or box store.[2]
- Make sure to follow the instructions on the packaging and reach out to your pediatrician if you have any questions.
[Edit]Try breastfeeding to soothe your baby. - Feeding them might cause hiccups to naturally stop. If they are going through the motions of latching and drinking, they likely won't hiccup at the same time. If you breastfeed, see if your baby is interested in that to calm the hiccups.[3]
- Don't worry if your baby keeps hiccuping while eating. That happens sometimes, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
[Edit]Pat your baby on the back. - Offer a few gentle pats after burping or feeding. This soft motion might cause the hiccups to stop. It can also help you remember to take a pause during feeding, which can also help alleviate hiccups. Rub your baby's back to see if that soothes them.[4]
- Use gentle, circular motions to rub the back.
[Edit]Wait a few minutes for the hiccups to stop. - Hiccups don't trouble babies even though they might make you nervous. When you have a new baby, it's normal to want to help them out anytime you think something is bothering them. There are several things you can try to make them stop hiccuping, but most doctors recommend simply waiting it out. The hiccups usually go away on their own in a few minutes.[5]
- Try burping halfway through feeding. When you're ready to switch your baby from one breast to the other, pause and burp him or her gently before resuming feeding with the other breast. If you bottle-feed, take a break to burp your baby when the bottle is halfway finished. This gives your baby the chance to digest some of the milk, reducing the chances that they will get too full and start hiccuping.[6]
- Taking a break for as long as 5-10 minutes during feedings might help alleviate hiccups.
- Hold your baby on your shoulder and gently pat on the back to burp them. You can also try moving the baby higher on your shoulder so that their tummy rests on your shoulder. That might help release more air.
[Edit]Sit your baby upright during feedings. - This can make them feel more comfortable and prevent hiccups. Your baby's stomach may be getting distended from swallowing too much air during feedings. This isn't harmful to the baby, but it can cause hiccups. Try shifting the baby to a more upright (30- to 45-degree angle) position during feedings so that air doesn't get a chance to settle in the stomach and cause the diaphragm to contract.[7]
- Play around with the position until you find what's comfortable for both you and your baby. You might try feeding while standing or with your feeding arm stacked on a pile of pillows.
[Edit]Hold your baby upright after feedings. - This might keep your baby from getting hiccups frequently. You can sit and relax while holding them upright, or you could try walking around with them. Whatever works best for you and your baby is the best thing to do.[8]
[Edit]Watch for symptoms of reflux. - Sometimes hiccups are caused by gastroesophageal reflux. This is a common condition in which babies regurgitate contents from the stomach into the esophagus, causing pain and hiccups to occur. If your baby seems to have hiccups all the time, this might be the culprit. Here are other symptoms to watch for:[9]
- Colicky behavior
- Stomach pain
- Spitting up frequently
[Edit]See your pediatrician if you have questions. - Your pediatrician can help you figure out the best remedy. If you're concerned that your baby might have reflux, it's important to see your pediatrician to look into possible underlying issues. In many cases the condition is temporary, so your doctor may advise you to let it go away on its own.[10]
- Hiccups are super common in babies, but if you're worried it doesn't hurt anything to check in with your doctor. That's what they are there for!
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