Chapter 4 of 9

🏗️ Complex Sentence Structures

4 min+15 XP

Using varied and complex sentence structures is key to scoring Band 1 for Language. Here are essential patterns to master -- start with the first 3 and build from there!

Relative Clauses (who)

Adding extra information about a person using "who" to create more sophisticated sentences.

The teacher who supervised our project encouraged us to think critically about environmental issues.

whowhomwhose

Relative Clauses (which/that)

Adding extra information about a thing or concept using "which" or "that".

The community service project, which involved cleaning up East Coast Park, taught us the importance of environmental stewardship.

whichthat

Participial Phrases

Using present or past participles to combine sentences and add detail concisely.

Exhausted from the intense revision sessions, the students looked forward to the school holidays.

-ing (present participle)-ed/-en (past participle)having + past participle

🏗️Key Takeaway

Band 1 writing uses VARIED sentence structures. Mix simple, compound, and complex sentences. Use relative clauses, participial phrases, and inversion to impress examiners.