IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
IELTS 5 Main Must Use Complex Sentences: What are complex sentences in IELTS? Complex sentences contain more than one clause, where at least one of the clauses is dependent on the other. They are a huge deal; they are required for you to get over 7. However, most people get stuck at six because they need help understanding this concept. Complex sentences are straightforward to understand. Further, they are broken into two using unique wording to break the sentence into two or more parts.
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In this blog, I am giving you five examples of complex sentences and a bonus. Namely “Considering” “Due to” “given that” “Although” and a Bonus.
In the past, I have made the mistake of teaching ten-plus complex words, and people needed clarification or did not use them. In fact, you only need five complex sentences, 2 for task 1 and 3 for task 3.
IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
CONSIDERING
Below are Sample Complex sentences using “Considering”
“Considering the lack of resources we have currently, planetary exploration becomes essential. These are two points: “considering this” and “coming up.”
“Considering the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city, I believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.”
Example of how to use “considering” in a complex sentence:
“Considering the fact that I had never studied the subject before, I was pleased with how well I did on the exam, which was a testament to the effectiveness of the study group that I joined.”
In this sentence, “considering the fact that I had never studied the subject before” is a dependent clause that introduces a circumstance relevant to the main clause. The main clause is “I was pleased with how well I did on the exam,” and the relative clause, “which was a testament to the effectiveness of the study group that I joined,” provides additional information about the main clause. Hence, this sentence shows how you can use “considering” to introduce a dependent clause and add complexity to a sentence.
IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
DUE TO
Due to is the same thing as “because” or “since” but “Due to” is less common and unique.
Sample Complex sentences using “Due to”
Due to our forests being cut down by construction workers and factories, there must be equal afforestation efforts.
Example of how to use “due to” in a complex sentence:
“Due to the heavy rainfall, the river overflowed its banks, causing flooding in several nearby towns, which forced the evacuation of thousands of people.”
In this sentence, “due to the heavy rainfall” is a prepositional phrase that modifies the main clause “the river overflowed its banks.” The relative clause “causing flooding in several nearby towns” provides additional information about the main clause. This phrase, “which led to the evacuation of thousands of residents,” adds further detail. Hence, this sentence shows you how to use “due to” to indicate the cause of an event and add complexity to a sentence.
IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
GIVEN THAT
“Given that the resources, especially non-renewable resources, are in illuminate supply, we should focus on renewable energy more.”
Example of how to use “given that” in a complex sentence:
“Given that the project was behind schedule and over budget, the team decided to hire additional staff, which resulted in a successful completion within the deadline.”
In this sentence, “given that the project was behind schedule and over budget” is a dependent clause that introduces a circumstance relevant to the main clause. The main clause is “the team decided to hire additional staff,” and the relative clause is “which resulted in a successful completion within the deadline.” This provides additional information about the main clause. This sentence also shows how you can use “given that” to introduce a dependent clause and add complexity to a sentence. It suggests that the decision to hire additional staff was made based on the project’s circumstances, ultimately leading to successful completion.
IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
BASED ON
“Based on the lack of resources we currently have on our energy resources, we might expect a price increase in the use of oil, coal, and fuel.”
Example of how to use “Based on” in a complex sentence:
To use “based on” in an IELTS complex sentence. You can use it as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a dependent clause. That explains the basis or foundation of a statement in the independent clause.
For example:
Independent clause: Many people enjoy playing video games.
Dependent clause using “based on”: Based on recent studies, playing video games can improve cognitive function.
Here are a few more examples:
Independent clause: The company decided to expand its product line.
Dependent clause using “based on”: Based on market research, the company identified a gap in the market for their new products.
Independent clause: The government should increase funding for public transportation.
Dependent clause using “based on”: Based on data from previous years, investing in public transportation can reduce traffic congestion.
IELTS 5 Main MUST Use Complex Sentences
ALTHOUGH
You can use although instead of “however” or “but.”
Although I am hungry, I cannot eat my pastries; I am on a diet.
Although I have not arrived at the party, our guest list is reaching its peak.
Example of how to use “although” in a complex sentence:
“Although the project faced many obstacles and setbacks, the team persevered and was able to deliver a high-quality product that met all of the client’s requirements, which earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry.”
In this sentence, “although the project faced many obstacles and setbacks” is a dependent clause. It introduces a contrasting point to the main clause. The main clause is “the team persevered and was able to deliver a high-quality product that met all of the client’s requirements.” The relative clause “which earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry” provides additional information about the project’s outcome. This sentence shows how you can use “although” to introduce a contrasting point and add complexity to a sentence. Further, It suggests that despite the obstacles and setbacks faced by the team. They delivered a successful outcome and established a positive reputation in the industry.
Make sure you use 2 in task 1 and 2 to 3 of these complex words and phrases in task 2
BONUS
WHILE
While can break into two parts 2
While Sarah was eating chocolate, carol was eating Candy
The “while” conjunction can help you create complex sentences that show a cause-effect relationship or a contrast between two ideas.
Examples of how you can use “while” in complex sentences for IELTS writing:
(i) Cause-effect relationship: “While studying hard for the IELTS exam, I was able to improve my writing skills significantly.”
In this sentence, the cause is studying hard for the IELTS exam, and the effect is improving writing skills.
(ii) Contrast: “While some people believe that technology has made our lives easier, others argue that it has created more problems than it has solved.”
In this sentence, the contrast is between people who believe technology has made our lives easier and those who think it has created more problems than it has solved.
When using “while” in complex sentences, it is essential to ensure the sentence is grammatically correct. Also, ensure the meaning is clear and the sentence is appropriately linked to the rest of the text. Additionally, it is essential to use a variety of complex sentences in your writing to demonstrate your language proficiency.
INTERESTINGLY
I put it interestingly here because it is a connector and a “ly” word, using words like lovely, quickly, gradually, and slowly. You should use such words because they do two things: add connectors and complex. Actually, if you use any of these, you get good grades in writing, so force yourself to memorize and practice this.
BENEFITS OF USING COMPLEX SENTENCES IN IELTS
Below are some common uses and benefits of using complex sentences in IELTS:
- Adding more detail and complexity to your ideas: Complex sentences will allow you to express more complex ideas by linking related concepts and adding additional information.
- Demonstrating a range of sentence structures: Using a variety of sentence structures in your writing and speaking tasks will show a broader range of grammatical structures. It will also show a higher level of language proficiency.
- They highlight the relationships between ideas: With Complex sentences, you will show the relationships between concepts, such as cause and effect, contrast, and concession.
- Improving coherence and cohesion: Using complex sentences will help you connect your ideas more coherently. Also, show how different parts of your argument are related.
- Avoiding repetition: Using complex sentences will help you avoid repeating the same information in multiple sentences. Further, it will make your writing or speaking sound more polished and professional.
CONCLUSION
In IELTS writing, using complex sentences will help you demonstrate your language skills and convey complex ideas effectively. Therefore, you should use complex sentences appropriately and effectively. Although, if you use more complex sentence structures or use complex sentences incorrectly, this can make your writing or speaking difficult to understand and reduce your score. Therefore, It is important to practice using complex sentences to enhance the clarity and coherence of your essay or speech.
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