Relative clauses are a type of complex sentence. It essential that you know how to write complex sentences if you want to do well in the IELTS writing test. So how are they related to IELTS writing? To get a band 6 or above for your grammar in IELTS you need to be able to write complex sentences correctly and show this to the examiner. As relative clauses are a type of complex sentence you should try and include some in your writing. Here are some examples used in an IELTS task 1: Here are some examples from task 2 essays: Relative clauses can refer to: Below are some essential rules about these types of clauses that you must know...

English Grammar Exercises for C1 1  The London Marathon is held in spring. It’s a fundraising event. ……………………………………………. 2  That’s the woman. She gave me lift home. ……………………………………………. 3  They’ve set up a crowdfunding site. It has raised over £2,000 so far. ……………………………………………. 4  Angelina Jolie’s most famous role is Lara Croft. She is also a film director. ……………………………………………. 5  We bought some bracelets. The local women had made them. ……………………………………………. 1  The London Marathon, which is a fundraising event, is held in spring. 2   That’s the woman who gave me a lift home. 3   The crowdfunding site they’ve set up has raised over £2,000 so far...