IELTS Grammar: Complex Sentences 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'whereas' to compare two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Tom likes tea, whereas Anna prefers coffee.

Answer

'Whereas' contrasts two complete clauses with a comma before it.

Question 2

Identify the adverbial clause of time: 'Call me when you arrive.'

Accepted Answer

when you arrive

Answer

'When you arrive' is an adverbial clause telling when to call.

Question 3

Which sentence uses a non-defining relative clause correctly?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Paris, is a chef.

Answer

Non-defining clauses are set off by commas because they add extra information.

Question 4

Choose the correct subordinator: 'I will wait ___ you finish.'

Accepted Answer

until

Answer

'Until' indicates the time up to which the waiting continues.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

Because it was late, we left.

Answer

Joining the clauses with 'because' correctly forms a complex sentence without a splice.

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