etc vs and so on

Yemel · #1 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:50 am *etc vs and so on*

Hi people,
In which cases we use etc. and so on. Is there a difference in their use in the sentence?
Thank you in advance.

Alan · #2 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:11 am *etc vs and so on*

Hi Yemel,

They both have the same idea that the speaker/writer isn't going to give any more information because enough has already been given. It is my feeling that 'etc' is more common in conversation.

Alan
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Yemel · #3 (permalink) Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:19 am *etc vs and so on*

Hi,
Thank you dear Alan.
Have a nice day.

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