规范书写英文标点符号

英文标点符号的规范书写

正确规范使用英语标点符号

一、什么时候要大写？

1.在句子的开头

It's cold today.

2.第一人称“I”

I live in a big city.

3.专有名词

- names and titles: Sarah, Mr Stevens, Doctor Roberts - places and countries: London, England,

- nationalities and languages: He is French, She speaks Italian

- companies, products and brands: Microsoft, Coca Cola - institutions: The Ashmolean Museum, The Department of Trade

- religions and religious festivals: Christianity, Ramadan - abbreviated names: The BBC

4.书名、广播电视节目、报纸和杂志名称

The Simpsons, The Times.

5.星期和月份

Wednesday, August 10th.

6.历史时期或事件

The Russian Revolution

7.河流山川和其他地理区域

The Amazon, The Middle East

英文标点符号的规范书写

8.地址

Flat 2, 16 London Road.

二、什么时候用逗号？

1.在列表中区分单独的项

We need coffee, tea, sugar and milk.

美式："We need coffee, tea, sugar, and milk."

注意：英式英语通常不会在"and”之前使用逗号，不过在美式英语中是可以的噢。

2.区分意义上的从句

Do you know the answer, or should I ask Tony?

注意：如果从句太短，就不必使用逗号了。

"I was tired so I went home."

3.在介绍性短语后

Unfortunately, I cannot send you the information.

4.在主句中的插入语前后

Some children,if they are gifted, attend special schools.

5.在非限制性定语从句前后

The factory workers, who were in a meeting, decided to accept the pay offer.

= All the factory workers were in a meeting.

注意：限制性定语从句不使用逗号。

6.数字中

5, 890, 2811

10, 050

英文标点符号的规范书写

三、什么时候用句号？

1.句末

Thank you for your letter.

2. 作为小数点使用

2.5%, $9.99.

四、什么时候用冒号？

1.介绍一系列项目

You will need to bring the following: a waterproof jacket, a change of clothes, a battery-operated torch and some matches.

2.给出定义

There is one thing to remember: the nights can get cold, so bring a warm jacket.

3.时间

The 10:40 train to London is late.

4.书名的副标题

Shakespeare: The Complete Works

五、什么时候使用分号？

分号表达的是一个比逗号长句号短的停顿。有一些短句可以由逗号来断句，但是如果句子比较长的话，使用分号会比较合适。

We'll need to hold some meetings abroad with our suppliers; please could you check your availability in April.

英文标点符号的规范书写

1.在列表中区分较长的项目

Our writing course includes several components:

correspondence, including

letters and emails; style and vocabulary choice; punctuation; layout and planning.

2.使句子更平衡，或者连接并列句

We went out for the day; they stayed in.

六、什么时候使用单引号？

1.与s连用表示所属关系

The company's profits.

2.表示缩写

I don't like smoking. (= do not)