meaning of "for example"

[Jolka]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #123 "English tense explanations", question 6

between, for ........., the Present and Present Perfect.

(a) case
(b) sample
(c) instant
(d) example

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #123 "English tense explanations", answer 6

between, for example, the Present and Present Perfect.

Correct answer: (d) example

Your answer was: ?
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why is 'example' used hear?

Jolka

[Alan]

Hi,

Why is 'example' used here?

This means 'to give an example/instance' .

Alan
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