Complex Structures

To score higher marks in IELTS writing tests ,  the candidate should use complex sentence structures therefore they should learn such grammar areas carefully.

Relative Clauses

A relative clause is a subordinate clause which gives more information about someone or something mentioned in the main clause.The relative clause come immediately after the noun about which it gives additional information .That is it post modifies the noun phrase about which it gives additional information.

Eg: A bachelor is a rolling stone who gathers no boss at home.

       I received the letter which you posted yesterday.

       

Relative pronouns

Many relative clauses begin with a relative pronoun.

that,who,whom - used for people

that,which - used for things and non humans

Guitar is the instrument which/that I enjoy most.

She is the only person who/that really understand me.

Whom refers to  the object of the verb in the relative clause and is generally left out or replaced with who/that

Eg : The only person whom/who/that I am frightened of is my wife.

         The only person I am frightened of is my wife.

After nouns referring to time and place the relative adverbs when and where are used and after

the word reason the relative adverb why is used.

Eg: Can you suggest a time when  it will be convenient for me to meet.

       I visited the school where I had my primary education.

       Is there any reason why you should have holidays.

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Whose is a possesive relative pronoun.

Eg: The boy whose father went abroad was looked after by his uncle.