Exercises C1 : use complex sentence structures (answers)

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Complex sentence structures in English [C1] — VocaVerb

These exercises are designed to help you apply the complex sentence structures covered in the course. Push beyond basic grammar and develop the precision and fluency expected at C1 level.

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Exercice 1 — Complex Connectors in Context

Fill in each blank with the appropriate complex connector or subordinating expression to complete the sentence correctly.

  1. ___ the negotiations had been ongoing for months, no agreement was reached, which frustrated all parties involved.
  2. She accepted the position ___ she was fully aware of the significant challenges it would entail.
  3. ___ the project be approved by the board, the team will need to restructure its timeline considerably.
  4. The policy was introduced ___ growing public pressure could no longer be ignored by the administration.
Correction

  1. Despite the fact that the negotiations had been ongoing for months, no agreement was reached, which frustrated all parties involved.
  2. She accepted the position even though she was fully aware of the significant challenges it would entail.
  3. Should the project be approved by the board, the team will need to restructure its timeline considerably.
  4. The policy was introduced at a point when growing public pressure could no longer be ignored by the administration.

Exercice 2 — Spot and Fix the Error

Each sentence contains one grammatical or structural error related to complex sentence formation. Identify the error and rewrite the sentence correctly.

  1. Had she not intervened, the situation would deteriorated beyond any possibility of recovery.
  2. The report, that was submitted last week, highlights several critical flaws in the current framework.
  3. Not only he failed to meet the deadline, but he also neglected to inform his supervisors of the delay.
  4. The more the team collaborated, the results became increasingly impressive and consistent.
Correction

  1. Had she not intervened, the situation would have deteriorated beyond any possibility of recovery.
  2. The report, which was submitted last week, highlights several critical flaws in the current framework.
  3. Not only did he fail to meet the deadline, but he also neglected to inform his supervisors of the delay.
  4. The more the team collaborated, the more impressive and consistent the results became.

Exercice 3 — Choose the Most Precise Structure

Choose the option (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence with an appropriate and precise complex structure.

  1. _____ the economic data suggested a recovery, consumer confidence remained remarkably low throughout the quarter.
  2. It was only after years of extensive research _____ the scientists were able to publish their groundbreaking findings.
  3. _____ complex the sentence structure may seem, it will become more intuitive with consistent and deliberate practice.
  4. The director proposed a strategy _____ would not only cut costs but also significantly improve overall staff morale.
Correction

  1. Although the economic data suggested a recovery, consumer confidence remained remarkably low throughout the quarter.
  2. It was only after years of extensive research that the scientists were able to publish their groundbreaking findings.
  3. No matter how complex the sentence structure may seem, it will become more intuitive with consistent and deliberate practice.
  4. The director proposed a strategy that would not only cut costs but also significantly improve overall staff morale.

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