雅思寫作7分在這一項要達到has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors. 6分在這一項的評分標準是make some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication. 5分在這一項的評分標準是may make frequent grammatical errors and punctuation may be faulty.
中國大部分考生在參加雅思寫作考試的時候知道英語的句號是實心圓點而不是空心點;另外,參加過英語學習的考生能初步掌握英語寫作中不能出現(xiàn)逗號一逗到底這種段落和文章。但是僅僅知道這些還是不夠的,在雅思寫作中逗號(comma)用的次數(shù)是最多的,毋庸置疑逗號(comma)的功能也是最多的,如果考生能準確掌握逗號(comma)的作用及用法,雅思寫作能提高0.5到1分?,F(xiàn)在我來和大家分享一下逗號(comma)在雅思寫作中的靈活準確運用。
1.A comma is used in a compound sentence before the conjunction or connective (and, but, or, for, so, nor, or yet)
a. We were tired, and we decided to have a rest. (and并列復合句用逗號)
b. Journalists have long been regarded as the conscience of society, but today many of them find it increasingly difficult to present factual news stories. (but并列復合句用逗號) 雅思作文經(jīng)典句子再現(xiàn)
2.A comma is used after an adverbial clause or phrase before the subject of the sentence or in the middle of the sentence.
a. In the ancient palace, they saw the throne where emperors used to sit. (狀語短語在句子中用逗號)
b. At lease for the foreseeable future, books will continue to be easier on the eyes. (狀語短語在句子中用逗號)雅思作文經(jīng)典句子再現(xiàn)
3.The comma is often omitted when an adverbial element follows the main clause.
a. I was trying to reach her by phone when she walked into my office. (When引導的狀語從句逗號可以省略)
b. Eating a lot of junk food may cause illnesses when we get older. (When引導的狀語從句逗號可以省略)雅思作文經(jīng)典句子再現(xiàn)
c. When we get older, eating a lot of junk food may cause illnesses. (When引導的狀語從句逗號沒有省略)
4.Commas are used to separate a series of words or phrases having the same function in the sentence.
a.She buys bread, butter, vegetables, and many other things from this supermarket. (并列的名詞之間用逗號)
b.Many modern cities are overcrowded with residential, commercial and recreational buildings.(并列的形容詞之間用逗號)雅思作文經(jīng)典句子再現(xiàn)
5.Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are set off by commas.
a.He had to leave his hometown, where he had lived ever since he was born.(非限制性定語從句用逗號)
b. Foods such as fried chicken, hamburgers and chips contain a great deal of fat and salt, which cause major health problems like high blood pressure.(非限制性定語從句用逗號)雅思作文經(jīng)典句子再現(xiàn)。