Building complex sentences using appropriate conjunctions can enhance your writing and speaking skills for the IELTS exam. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to create complex sentences and effectively use conjunctions.
1. Understanding Complex Sentences:
- A complex sentence contains an independent clause (complete thought) and one or more dependent clauses (incomplete thoughts).
- Example: “Although it was raining, I decided to go for a walk.”
2. Common Subordinating Conjunctions:
- Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
- Examples: although, because, since, if, when, while, unless, after, before, etc.
- “Although it was late, I continued studying.”
3. Coordinating Conjunctions:
- Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses or words of equal importance.
- Examples: and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor.
- “I wanted to go out, but it started raining.”
4. Correlative Conjunctions:
- These conjunctions work in pairs to connect words or phrases of equal importance.
- Examples: either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also.
- “Not only did he pass the exam, but he also got the highest score.”
5. Conjunctive Adverbs:
- These adverbs act as conjunctions, connecting independent clauses and showing relationships between ideas.
- Examples: however, therefore, furthermore, moreover, nevertheless.
- “I was tired; however, I continued working on the assignment.”
6. Using Complex Sentences in IELTS:
- In the Writing section, complex sentences can showcase your ability to provide explanations, support arguments, and show connections between ideas.
- In the Speaking section, using complex sentences can display fluency and language variety.
7. Practice Exercises:
- Create complex sentences using different types of conjunctions.
- Rearrange sentences to convert simple sentences into complex ones.
- Identify the independent and dependent clauses in given sentences.
8. Application in Writing and Speaking:
- In the Writing task, incorporate complex sentences to express complex ideas and enhance coherence.
- In the Speaking task, aim for clarity by using complex sentences when elaborating on a topic.
Complex sentences and conjunctions is essential for achieving a higher score in the IELTS exam. The ability to weave together ideas in a sophisticated manner will not only impress examiners but also improve your overall language proficiency.
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