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Combining two short sentences into one complex sentence, across the four structures a band 6 candidate is reaching for: concession, cause, relative clause and participle. The meaning is fixed by the pair; what varies is which join the grammar licenses.
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30 questions
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Join into one sentence: 'The scheme was expensive. It reduced traffic in the city centre.'
Which version correctly joins: 'The survey was small. It revealed clear patterns.'
Choose the accurate join: 'Online courses are flexible. Some learners miss face-to-face support.'
Combine these sentences: 'The new library is popular. Its opening hours are limited.'
Find the correct combined sentence: 'Public transport improved. Car use remained high.'
Join the ideas accurately: 'Fees increased. Applications did not fall.'
Which sentence combines these correctly? 'The article is brief. It summarises the evidence accurately.'
Join into one sentence: 'Buses were delayed. Many commuters arrived late.'
Choose the correct join: 'The factory closed for repairs. Local shops lost customers.'
Combine these sentences: 'The instructions were unclear. Several candidates misunderstood the task.'
Which version joins the cause correctly? 'Heavy rain damaged the tracks. The service was cancelled.'
Find the accurate result sentence: 'The deadline was extended. More students completed the survey.'
Join the ideas clearly: 'Prices fell. Demand increased.'
Which option correctly combines: 'One entrance was closed. Visitors queued outside.'
Join into one sentence: 'The centre opened last year. It offers free language advice.'
Choose the correct relative clause: 'The lecturer answered questions. She had designed the course.'
Combine these sentences: 'The report was delayed. Its data needed checking.'
Which sentence joins these accurately? 'The town has a new college. I grew up there.'
Join the two sentences: 'The policy was introduced in May. It affects part-time workers.'
Find the accurate join: 'The volunteers repaired the hall. They live nearby.'
Choose the correct combined sentence: 'The museum reopened in June. Its main gallery had been renovated.'
Join with a participle clause: 'The researcher compared two surveys. The researcher noticed a shift.'
Combine these using a participle opener: 'The hospital introduced online booking. The hospital wanted to cut waiting times.'
Which participle sentence is correct? 'The documents were stored securely. The documents could be reviewed later.'
Join these with a participle phrase: 'The city expanded cycle lanes. The city hoped to encourage greener travel.'
Choose the accurate participle join: 'The emails were sent early. The emails reached applicants before noon.'
Combine these sentences: 'The committee reviewed the evidence. The committee rejected the proposal.'
Join these using 'despite': 'The rent increased. The flat remained affordable.'
Join these using 'because of': 'The timetable changed. Several students missed the workshop.'
Join these using 'although': 'The experiment was simple. It produced useful results.'
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