如何使用分號 - 艾瑪·布萊斯 (Emma Bryce)：英語精讀講義

哪一句表達的是初步印象，而沒有把它當成已確認的事實？

1. The new rule caused extra work because it saved time later.
2. The new rule may seem like extra work, but it will save time later.
3. The new rule is definitely extra work, and nothing will change that.

在句子 “This smartwatch is struggling with an identity crisis,” 中，這個說法最可能是什麼意思？

1. 它表示有人拿這支手錶時很吃力。
2. 它表示這支手錶已經接受醫療診斷。
3. 它幽默地暗示這支手錶的功能或類別不明確。

哪一句把一個背包描述成烏龜殼與行李箱的混合體？

1. The backpack looks like a turtle shell crossed with a suitcase.
2. The backpack is sitting between a turtle shell and a suitcase.
3. The backpack comes with a turtle shell and a suitcase.

哪一項先說明原因，再用 that's why 帶出結果？

1. It started to rain. That's why we moved the picnic indoors.
2. We moved the picnic indoors because it started to rain.
3. We moved the picnic indoors. That's because it started to rain.

用 toss ... around 表示「隨意、不夠謹慎地使用」。完成句子：Some speakers ____ without explaining them.

在這句話中，grammatical confetti 暗示了什麼？

1. 文法課應該使用真正的裝飾品。
2. 彩紙屑是一種正式的標點符號。
3. 標點符號像派對彩紙屑一樣，被漫不經心地撒得到處都是。

哪一句使用 It was ... that ... 強調戶外比賽取消的確切原因？

1. The outdoor game that was canceled had been planned for Saturday.
2. It was the heavy rain that caused the outdoor game to be canceled.
3. The heavy rain caused the outdoor game to be canceled.

在原句中，semicolon's half-half status 是什麼意思？

1. 它的大小只有正常的一半。
2. 它的社會地位比其他標點符號高。
3. 它同時具有逗號和句號的一些特點。

哪一句透過兩個比較，把一個選項定位在兩個參照物之間？

1. This jacket is warmer than a shirt and less bulky than a winter coat.
2. This jacket hangs between a shirt and a winter coat.
3. This jacket is as warm and bulky as a winter coat.

哪一句把 fill the space between 比喻性地用來表示「提供缺少的中間選項」？

1. This course fills the space between beginner and advanced classes.
2. This keyboard adds a space between two words.
3. This shelf fills the empty space between the desks.

哪一項正確使用 for that reason，把已說明的原因連接到它的結果？

1. We walked slowly. For that reason, the path was icy.
2. The path was icy. For that reason, we walked slowly.
3. The path was icy because we walked slowly.

有人正在解釋自己為什麼喜歡一間圖書館。哪句話能自然地提出其中一個支持性理由？

1. For one, it is quiet enough to read.
2. First, return the books at the front desk.
3. For once, it stayed open late.

哪一句自然地讓 clarify 直接以 idea 作受詞？

1. Could your main idea clarify you?
2. Could you clarify your main idea?
3. Could you clarify about your main idea?

“The draft is festooned with commas”最可能是什麼意思？

1. 這份草稿裡有許多醒目的逗號，說法帶有輕鬆的誇張。
2. 這份草稿裡完全沒有逗號。
3. 有人用逗號形狀的裝飾物布置了一個房間。

請依序填入三個重點轉場詞：____, Mia was afraid to swim. ____, she learned to float. ____, she crossed the pool by herself.

哪一句中的 fall for 表示「漸漸開始喜歡某物」？

1. After a few visits, Nora found herself falling for the quiet seaside town.
2. Nora fell off the bench near the seaside town.
3. Nora fell for the fake message and shared her password.

用 even though 完成句子，表示 Mia 儘管遇到困難還是繼續嘗試：____ the puzzle was hard, Mia kept trying.

用 lose track of 完成句子，表示「無法繼續跟上這些資訊」：During the long list of instructions, I began to ____ which step came next.

哪一句用 edge in 表示慢慢、小心地進入某個地方？

1. The cat sat on the edge of the rug.
2. With almost no room, the cat edged in through the small opening.
3. The cat burst into the room with a loud crash.

補上表示「及時趕來幫忙」的固定詞塊：When the projector stopped working, a spare cable came ____.

在這個語境中，list-like sentences 是什麼意思？

1. 只有使用項目符號的清單
2. 討論如何製作清單的句子
3. 各部分像清單項目一樣排列的句子

請用本課的正式搭配完成句子：A semicolon can ____ than a comma.

在完整句子中，cutting ... and grouping ... 有什麼作用？

1. 它們詢問哪些項目應該歸在一起。
2. 它們給出兩個彼此獨立的命令。
3. 它們說明前一個子句中的動作如何發揮作用。

用 break ... up 完成句子，並把代名詞放在正確位置：The report is long, so headings help ____.

用本課中表示「轉折並補充」的三個字結構完成句子：The app separates work into folders, ____ keeps related files connected.

用本課的四字片語完成這項文法說明：A semicolon can ____ when the two ideas are closely related.

哪一句表示這份報告足夠完整，不需要額外資料也能被理解？

1. The report has to depend on the appendix.
2. The report can stand on its own without the appendix.
3. The report can stand next to the appendix.

用 put、代名詞 them 和「where + to 不定詞」補完整句子：The new posters arrived, but I had no idea ____.

在 “Technically, the form is complete, but the signature is hard to read,” 中，Technically 表達了什麼？

1. 這份表格是用電腦科技完成的。
2. 這份表格符合嚴格要求，但實際使用上仍有問題。
3. 這份表格顯然是最好的版本。

判斷正誤：There's nothing wrong with that 總是表示說話者強烈推薦這個選擇。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

說話人使用 imagine they appeared 是在做什麼？

1. 詢問聽者是否記得一件真實事件
2. 報告這件事確實發生了
3. 邀請聽者想像一個假設情境

哪個句子使用了與 each separated by periods 相同的簡潔 each + 過去分詞結構？

1. The photographers stood in a row, each labeling a photo.
2. The photos were arranged in a row, each labeled with a date.
3. The photos were arranged in a row, and each was labeled with a date.

使用 would get 這個結構完成句子，表達假設結果：If every page used the same design, the book ____ monotonous very fast.

閱讀：The museum may lose power. In that situation, the staff will guide visitors outside. 其中 that situation 指什麼？

1. 一個尚未提到的新事件
2. 博物館停電
3. 工作人員引導參觀者到戶外

哪個句子自然地使用了 bring + 效果或特質 + to + 接受者？

1. Different sentence lengths bring the paragraph to rhythm and variety.
2. Different sentence lengths bring rhythm and variety to the paragraph.
3. Different sentence lengths carry rhythm and variety the paragraph.

用 by + organize 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The app saves time ____ related files automatically.

哪一個句子用 as ... as 表示讓步，而不是同級比較？

1. As useful as the map is, it does not show every trail.
2. This map is as useful as the printed guide.
3. The map is useful because it shows every trail.

哪一個句子表示某種風格適合一些場合，但並非適合所有場合？

1. Bright neon colors belong everywhere.
2. Bright neon colors don't belong anywhere.
3. Bright neon colors don't belong just anywhere; they work best in playful designs.

哪一個句子正確使用 govern 表示「制定規則來規範」？

1. The game rules govern about how each player moves.
2. The game rules are govern how each player moves.
3. The game rules govern how each player moves.

用 Unless 和 use 的現在進行式被動語態完成這項規則：____ the form ____ online, sign it by hand.

哪個句子表示只建議在緊急情況下打開這扇門？

1. You should only open this door in an emergency.
2. Only you should open this door in an emergency.
3. You should open this door in an emergency.

選出能表示貓頭鷹是一個具體例子的用語：Some animals are active at night. Owls, ___, often hunt after dark.

1. for instance
2. therefore
3. instead

哪一句中的 work 表示「有效或適用」？

1. Of all the employees here, Mia works the hardest.
2. Two mechanics work here every Saturday.
3. Color-coded labels work best here because the boxes look alike.

這句話中的 reunite 表達了什麼意思？

1. 這些子句是分開多年後再次見面的人。
2. 分號把兩個各自完整但關係密切的子句放進同一個句子。
3. 兩個子句都不能單獨構成完整的句子。

在這個句子中，one another's company 是什麼意思？

1. 雇主提供的建議
2. 從共同擁有的公司獲得的金錢
3. 彼此給予對方的陪伴

用目標詞組完成句子：In this manual, 'main page' and 'home page' ____ the same thing.

這裡畫線部分的意思是什麼？

1. 它表示分號絕對不能出現在任何句子中。
2. 它從字面上表示分號會自己選擇站在哪裡。
3. 它幽默地表示分號極少被放在那個位置。

哪一個字是對等連接詞？

1. however
2. but
3. although

That's a comma's place 在這裡是什麼意思？

1. 那個位置應該使用逗號。
2. 每個句子都必須以逗號結尾。
3. 逗號擁有一個實際地點。

哪一個句子自然地用分號取代了連接詞？

1. I bought bread; and milk.
2. Because the store was closed; we went home.
3. The store was closed; we went home.

哪一句使用彼此對應的 to + 動詞原形來表達兩個可能的目的？

1. We changed the layout for save space or to make the page easier to read.
2. We changed the layout to save space or to make the page easier to read.
3. We changed the layout to save space or making the page easier to read.

一座不太知名的公園得到一些讚美，但它值得更多關注。哪一句正確表達了這個意思？

1. The park is unappreciative.
2. The park is underappreciated.
3. The park is overappreciated.

哪一句使用 Ultimately 帶出整體結論？

1. Meanwhile, the team is checking the results.
2. Ultimately, the plan's success depends on public support.
3. Finally, press the green button to save the file.

請用 give + writing 這個指定的兩字結構完成句子：Careful editing can ____ clarity and force.

all encompassed in one tiny dot and squiggle 在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它表示那個小圓點主動完成了前面所有的動作。
2. 它把前面列出的特點壓縮成一個被動形式的總結。
3. 它開始了一個與前文無關的新列表。

請用 put 的被動不定詞完成句子：The last puzzle piece is waiting ____ in its place.