compose / comprise / consist 易混淆字
三個字都是「由…組成」，但句型不同：be composed of / consist of，comprise 直接接受詞。
110 學測｜閱讀測驗
The new expansion is composed of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride.
這項新擴建包括五個主題戲水區和一個 River Boat Adventure Ride。（由五個戲水區組成）
- expansion：「擴建」
- themed：「有主題的」
- splash pad：「戲水區」，噴水的遊戲區域
- River Boat Adventure Ride：「河船探險」
110 學測｜閱讀測驗
He invented an instrument for which both Mozart and Beethoven composed music—the glass armonica.
他發明了一種樂器，莫札特和貝多芬都曾為它作曲，那就是玻璃琴。（作曲）
- an instrument for which…：介系詞 + which，等於 Mozart and Beethoven composed music for the instrument
105 學測｜閱讀測驗
In 1990, Mitsubishi Electronics was reported to have announced the formation of a team composed entirely of AB workers, thanks to “their ability to make plans.”
1990 年，據報導三菱電子宣布成立一支完全由 AB 型員工組成的團隊，原因是「他們有做計畫的能力」。（由…組成）
- was reported to have announced…：「據報導宣布了…」
- formation：「組成」
- thanks to…：「多虧…」，這裡是「因為」
112 學測｜閱讀測驗
Situated off the coast of Tanzania and washed by the warm, clean waters of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is a tropical archipelago comprised of several scattered islands.
Zanzibar 位於坦尚尼亞外海，受到溫暖乾淨的印度洋海水沖刷，是由幾個分散島嶼組成的熱帶群島。（由幾個島組成）
- situated off the coast of…：「位於…外海」
- wash：這裡是「沖刷」
- 背景：Zanzibar 是坦尚尼亞的群島，位於東非外海的印度洋上。
108 學測｜閱讀測驗
Their diet consists mainly of sponge and algae.
牠們的飲食主要是海綿和藻類。（主食是…）
109 學測｜閱讀測驗
It consists of a piece of rubber, plastic, leather, or woven material in the outline of a foot, with a strap holding the sandal to a wearer’s toes.
它是由一片橡膠、塑膠、皮革或編織材料構成，形狀是腳的輪廓，再加上一條帶子把涼鞋固定在穿著者的腳趾上。（由…組成）
- with a strap holding…：with + 受詞 + 現在分詞
- wearer：「穿著者」
怎麼判斷
- consist 表示「由…組成」時要接 of，如 consist of，和 be composed of 意思相同。例：The team consists of ten players.（球隊由十名球員組成）
- consist 不能用被動，不能說 be consisted of。
- comprise 後面直接接組成的部分，主動句不加 of；也看得到 be comprised of（由…組成）。例：The group comprises five members.（這個團體有五名成員）
- compose 也有「創作（歌曲、詩）」的意思。例：compose a song（作曲）
自我檢測
110 學測｜閱讀測驗
1. The new expansion is ＿＿＿＿ of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride.
108 學測｜閱讀測驗
2. Their diet ＿＿＿＿ mainly of sponge and algae.
110 學測｜閱讀測驗
3. He invented an instrument for which both Mozart and Beethoven ＿＿＿＿ music—the glass armonica.