英语写作肆——句子结构

  1. 1. 结构
    1. 1.1. Subject + Verb
    2. 1.2. Empty Subject ( “it” & “there”)
      1. 1.2.1. It
      2. 1.2.2. There
    3. 1.3. Subject + aux verb + main verb
      1. 1.3.1. Aux verb + Subject 表疑问 / 倒装强调

结构

Subject + Verb

写作时要遵循句子1S1V原则,即一主语一谓语。

Empty Subject ( “it” & “there”)

: It won’t take long to get there.

: It’s worth going.

: There’s a mosquito on your nose.

: There have been several developments since the last time we spoken.

It

  1. it + distances / times

: It’s not far to the metro.

: It’s six thirty. #现在是六点半-表时间

  1. it + weather

: It’s sunny.

: It’ll be cold tomorrow.

  1. Discribing situation

: It’s safe to walk around at night here.

: It’s really cosy in here.

: It’s good that you could join us.

There

  1. Something exists #熟知的There be句型

: There is some salad in the fridge.

: There are several reasons why I have to say ‘no’ to this idea.

Subject + aux verb + main verb

: They have bought a nice house.

: My sister mandy will call tonight.

Aux verb + Subject 表疑问 / 倒装强调

: At no time did I suspect that he was the thief.

# 一般而言,否定放句首,为突出强调否定的强烈,一般把助动词提前,表示倒装