在一篇的托福作文中,有效的句子要有重点,并且要突出重点。句子的重点可以通过下列方法,加以突出: 1. 把重点摆在句首或句尾. 一般而论,显眼的位置是在“句尾,其次是在句首,中间的位置平淡,乏善可陈。
例如: (1).Incorrect grammar and improper construction invariably distract readers' attention.
(2) The history of vocabulary is, in many ways, the record of civilization.
把重点放在句尾是种“吊胃口”的方法,读者或听者非得读完或听完整句不可。 2. 在复杂句里,把主句放在从句之后.除了名词从句和形容词从句之外,因为它们位置较固定,副词从句中有几种的位置灵活,可以在主句之前出现,也可以跟在主句之后。
通常我们就把这样的副词从句提前,重点则放在后头的主句,如(3b): (3a) I came upon an old classmate when I went to town yesterday.
(3b) When I went to town yesterday, I came upon an old classmate. 副词短语更是如此,如 (4b): (4a) Steel is commonly used to make knives, razors and other useful tools because of its durability.