下面雅思为大家整理了雅思写作不可忽视细节:标点符号的用法,供考生们参考,以下是详细内容。 Period 1. Use a period to show the end of a sentence. Hockey is a popular sport in Canada. The federal government is based in Ottawa. 2. Use a period after certain abbreviations. B.C. is the province located on the West Coast. Dr. Bethune was a Canadian who worked in China. The company is located at 888 Bay St. in Toronto. It is 4:00 p.m. in Halifax right now. Question Mark Use a question mark at the end of a sentence to show a direct question. How many provinces are there in Canada? Note: do not use a question mark for indirect questions. The teacher asked the class a question. Do not ask me why. Exclamation Mark Use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence to show surprise or excitement. We won the Stanley Cup! The forest is on fire! Comma 1. Use a comma to show a pause in a sentence. Therefore, we should write a letter to the prime minister. 2. Use a comma with quotation marks to show what someone has said directly. |