Crossword puzzle : Complex sentence structures in English

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Complex sentence structures in English [C1] — VocaVerb

Think you’ve mastered the art of crafting sophisticated sentences? Put your knowledge to the test with this crossword, designed for advanced learners tackling complex structures such as cleft sentences, embedded clauses, and nominalization. From conditional inversions to participial phrases, sharpen your grammatical precision and expand your command of high-level English syntax.

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Clues

Across

  1. 1. from which place or source
  2. 3. Group of words with subject and verb
  3. 6. For repeated past actions
  4. 8. Convert verb or adjective into noun
  5. 11. Word completing meaning of a predicate
  6. 12. Structure expressing hypothetical situations
  7. 14. Verb form used as adjective or in phrases
  8. 16. Part of sentence containing the verb
  9. 17. For this reason, therefore
  10. 18. Range of grammatical element influence

Down

  1. 2. in whatever way, but, nevertheless
  2. 4. Connecting words or clauses together
  3. 5. To a considerable degree
  4. 7. Did not in short form
  5. 9. Noun phrase renaming another noun
  6. 10. Continuing up to a point in time
  7. 13. Make sounds showing amusement
  8. 14. Without pattern or design
  9. 15. To go away from

Answers

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Across

  • 1. from which place or source → whence
  • 3. Group of words with subject and verb → clause
  • 6. For repeated past actions → would
  • 8. Convert verb or adjective into noun → nominalize
  • 11. Word completing meaning of a predicate → complement
  • 12. Structure expressing hypothetical situations → conditional
  • 14. Verb form used as adjective or in phrases → participle
  • 16. Part of sentence containing the verb → predicate
  • 17. For this reason, therefore → hence
  • 18. Range of grammatical element influence → scope

Down

  • 2. in whatever way, but, nevertheless → however
  • 4. Connecting words or clauses together → linking
  • 5. To a considerable degree → quite
  • 7. Did not in short form → didnt
  • 9. Noun phrase renaming another noun → appositive
  • 10. Continuing up to a point in time → still
  • 13. Make sounds showing amusement → laugh
  • 14. Without pattern or design → plain
  • 15. To go away from → leave

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