IELTS Grammar: Complex Sentences 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinate clause of concession?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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It was raining, we went for a walk.

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Although it was raining we went for a walk although.

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It was raining although we walking.

Question 2

Identify the relative clause: 'The book that I borrowed was fascinating.'

Accepted Answer

that I borrowed

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The book

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was fascinating

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I borrowed was

Question 3

Choose the correct conjunction: 'She stayed home ___ she felt unwell.'

Accepted Answer

because

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although

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unless

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whereas

Question 4

Which sentence is complex (one main + one subordinate clause)?

Accepted Answer

When the sun set, the temperature dropped.

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The sun set and the temperature dropped.

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The sun set; the temperature dropped.

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The sun set, then it got cold.

Question 5

Where should the comma go? 'If you study hard you will pass.'

Accepted Answer

If you study hard, you will pass.

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If, you study hard you will pass.

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If you study, hard you will pass.

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No comma is needed.

Question 6

Select the sentence with a noun clause acting as the object.

Accepted Answer

I know that she is honest.

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She is honest and kind.

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Honestly, she is great.

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Her honesty impressed me.

Question 7

Which connector best shows contrast: 'He is rich ___ unhappy.'?

Accepted Answer

yet

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so

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because

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therefore