雅思写作标点符号错误是否扣分

　　雅思写作标点符号(punctuation)错误会扣分吗?答案是Yes。 今天小编来和大家分享一下雅思写作评分标准中的其中一项，GrammaticalRange and Accuracy。

　　雅思写作7分在这一项要达到has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a fewerrors. 6分在这一项的评分标准是make some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarelyreduce communication. 5分在这一项的评分标准是may make frequent grammatical errors andpunctuation may be faulty.

　　中国大部分考生在参加雅思写作考试的时候知道英语的句号是实心圆点而不是空心点;另外，参加过英语学习的考生能初步掌握英语写作中不能出现逗号一逗到底这种段落和文章。但是仅仅知道这些还是不够的，在雅思写作中逗号(comma)用的次数是最多的，毋庸置疑逗号(comma)的功能也是最多的，如果考生能准确掌握逗号(comma)的作用及用法，雅思写作能提高0.5到1分。现在我来和大家分享一下逗号(comma)在雅思写作中的灵活准确运用。

　　1.A comma is used in a compound sentence before the conjunction orconnective (and, but, or, for, so, nor, or yet)

　　a. We were tired, and we decided to have a rest. (and并列复合句用逗号)

　　b. Journalists have long been regarded as the conscience of society, buttoday many of them find it increasingly difficult to present factual newsstories. (but并列复合句用逗号) 雅思作文经典句子再现

　　2.A comma is used after an adverbial clause or phrase before the subject ofthe sentence or in the middle of the sentence.

　　a. In the ancient palace, they saw the throne where emperors used to sit.(状语短语在句子中用逗号)

　　b. At lease for the foreseeable future, books will continue to be easier onthe eyes. (状语短语在句子中用逗号)雅思作文经典句子再现

　　3.The comma is often omitted when an adverbial element follows the mainclause.

　　a. I was trying to reach her by phone when she walked into my office.(When引导的状语从句逗号可以省略)

　　b. Eating a lot of junk food may cause illnesses when we get older.(When引导的状语从句逗号可以省略)雅思作文经典句子再现

　　c. When we get older, eating a lot of junk food may cause illnesses.(When引导的状语从句逗号没有省略)

　　4.Commas are used to separate a series of words or phrases having the samefunction in the sentence.

　　a.She buys bread, butter, vegetables, and many other things from thissupermarket. (并列的名词之间用逗号)

　　b.Many modern cities are overcrowded with residential, commercial andrecreational buildings.(并列的形容词之间用逗号)雅思作文经典句子再现

　　5.Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are set off by commas.

　　a.He had to leave his hometown, where he had lived ever since he wasborn.(非限制性定语从句用逗号)

　　b. Foods such as fried chicken, hamburgers and chips contain a great dealof fat and salt, which cause major health problems like high bloodpressure.(非限制性定语从句用逗号)雅思作文经典句子再现.