练习一:
 在下列句子中填入英语的标点符号名称，使句子完整说明某一标点符号的正确使用方法。比如，下面括弧

内句子中的 ‘explain’ 和 ‘illustrate’ 两个单词，用的是单引号，因此，应写single quotes,

single quotation marks或 single inverted commas。（Complete the following sentences by

deciding which punctuation mark is ‘explained’ or ‘illustrated’. For example, the words ‘

explained’ and ‘illustrated’ in this sentence are between single quotation marks or single

quotes or single inverted commas.） 
1. The __________ marks the end of the sentence. 
full stop 
2. If a __________ is used, you know the sentence that you are reading hasn’t finished yet.

 comma 
3. Do people have as many problems with the __________, we wonder? What do you think?

question mark 
4. A __________ is used for word-division or word-joining.
It should not be confused with another —— longer —— mark —— the __________.

hyphen
5. It should not be confused with another —— longer —— mark —— the __________.

 
dash
6. Don’t worry! The __________ is no problem!

exclamation mark
7. “__________ are used to show what someone actually said.”

Double quotes 
8. We have discussed several marks; we have given several examples; and we still have the

__________ to deal with.

semi-colon
9.. Note: the __________ can help to emphasize what is coming next: to list things: reports,

letters, memos and so on.

colon
10. If a person is not sure which word to use he/she can separate them by using the __________

/ __________ / __________.

 
stroke
11. And if they are using words (phrases or expression_rs) which are not of primary importance

they can be placed between __________ (__________).

brackets
12. The __________’s use is rather limited, isn’t it?

apostrophe 
 练习二：

  改写下列句子，注意使用正确的标点符号和大小写。（Work by yourself. Look at the following

sentences. Decide where to add punctuation mark(s). You’ll also need to add some Capital

Letters.）
1. dr Anderson said where can i find mr hill 
 
1. Dr. Anderson said, “Where can I find Mr. Hill?” 
 

2. what a high modern office that is 
 
2. What a high modern office that is! 
 

3. the boss came into his office some documents in his hand 
 
3. The boss came into his office, some documents in his hand.
 

4. many subjects chinese english physics chemistry and math are taught in most of the schools 
 
4. Many subjects — Chinese, English, physics, chemistry and math — are taught in most of the

schools.
 

5. they say flowers came from the president and from queen elizabeth and 
 
5. They say flowers came from the President, and from Queen Elizabeth, and …
 

6.
 three things are necessary i you must listen to native speakers of english or some equally

good models ii you must understand the phonetic structure of the language and its relation to

writing iii you must practise intelligently
 
6. Three things are necessary: (i) you must listen to native speakers of English, or some

equally good models; (ii) you must understand the phonetic structure of the language, and its

relation to writing; (iii) you must practice intelligently, 
 

7. Soon they got to the foot of the mountain. There the trees were green; the streams were

clean; the birds were singing in the bush. 
 
7. Soon they got to the foot of the mountain. There the trees were green; the streams were

clean; the birds were singing in the bush. 
 

8. mum said little tom i cant find my watch 
 
8. “Mum,” said little Tom, “I can’t find my watch.”
 

9. the audience very much interested in the concert listened to the music carefully 
 
9. The audience, very much interested in the concert, listened to the music carefully.
 

10. his daughter is a five year old girl
 
10. His daughter is a five-year-old girl.
 

11. she asked when shall we get there
 
11. She asked, “When shall we get there?”
 

12. A: i am just back from a holiday in france.
B: really did you have a good time 
 
12. A: I am just back from a holiday in France.
B: Really! Did you have a good time? 
 

13. ludwig van Beethoven 1770 1827 is the greatest german composer 
 
13. Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) is the greatest German composer.
 

14. increasingly over the past ten years people especially young people have become aware of

the need to change their eating habits 
 
14. Increasingly, over the past ten years, people — especially young people — have become

aware of the need to change their eating habits. 
 

15. you can pay the bill by cash and or credit card 
 
15. You can pay the bill by cash and /or credit card.
 

16.

 it is well to remember that the dictionarys authority can for obvious reasons be surer in the

field of concrete words and even in the field of the abstract technical words of science than

it ever can be with respect to philosophical words 
 
16.

 It is well to remember that the dictionary’s authority can, for obvious reasons, be surer in

the field of concrete words, and even in the field of the abstract technical words of science,

than it ever can be with respect to philosophical words. 
 

17. you know we could give ourselves food poisoning just a light case a little rotten meat

would do it then we would call the doctor and 
 
17. You know, we could give ourselves food poisoning. Just a light case. A little rotten meat

would do it. Then we would call the doctor and … 
 

18. most students but tom a top student is no exception do not like to work overtime
 
18. Most students — but Tom, a top student, is no exception — do not like to work overtime.
 

19. apart from this question of the time given to pronunciation there are two other

requirements for the teacher the first knowledge the second technique
 
19. Apart from this question of the time given to pronunciation, there are two other

requirements for the teacher: the first, knowledge; the second, technique. 
 

20. chinese team beat japan 32 in the 10th world womens volleyball tournament 
 
20. Chinese team beat Japan 3:2 in the 10th World Women’s Volleyball Tournament.
 
 练习三：

 改写下列的一则备忘录，注意使用正确的标点符号和大小写。（Look at the following memo. Decide

where to add punctuation marks. You’ll also need to add some Capital Letters.）
 
M e m o
from the manager director to all staff date 25th november 1998 as a result of the productivity

survey carried out in the factory more rapid and efficient ways of operating are now being

applied in the factory productivity has been increased by over 50 per cent the management

intends to apply these same methods to office staff in order to reduce costs our company must

adapt in a competitive world we aim to find ways of avoiding unnecessary actions by all staff

we therefore propose to pay a months extra salary to any person who in the managements opinion

has put forward the most practical suggestion to improve a particular office routine all

suggestions should be sent to the mds office before the end of next month