IELTS TRAINING CENTRE KENYA - IELTS PREPARATION | OET | TOEFL | PTE | GRE | DUOLINGO
Title: IELTS TRAINING CENTRE KENYA - IELTS PREPARATION | OET | TOEFL | PTE | GRE | DUOLINGO
Improve your TOEFL writing score with this easy writing trick!
This is an easy way to improve your score on the new TOEFL writing. You must use COMPLEX sentences!
How?
To get a better score on the new TOEFL writing, you should use some subordinating conjunctions to make complex sentences.
Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions are connecting words that link an independent clause (a complete sentence) with a dependent clause (an incomplete thought that can't stand alone). They indicate various relationships, such as cause and effect, time, contrast, purpose, and more. Common examples of subordinating conjunctions include "because," "although," "if," "since," "while," "when," "before," and "after."
Creating Complex Sentences:
Using subordinating conjunctions allows you to create complex sentences, which add depth and complexity to your writing. Here's how:
Cause and Effect:
Subordinating Conjunction: "because"
Example: Because Tim makes such a relevant point in his post, I agree with him wholeheartedly.
Time Relationship:
Subordinating Conjunction: "when"
Example: When I first started university, I used the library much more than the sports facilities.
Contrast:
Subordinating Conjunction: "although"
Example: Although Jonathon made some interesting points, I do not agree that students need more sports equipment.
Purpose:
Subordinating Conjunction: "so that"
Example: Students must pay close attention to the professors so that they will improve their grades.
Tips for Writing with Subordinating Conjunctions:
Maintain Clarity: Ensure that the subordinating conjunctions you use establish clear relationships between the clauses. Ambiguity can confuse readers.
Placement Matters:
In a complex sentence, the dependent clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction often comes before the independent clause. However, this order can sometimes be reversed for emphasis.
Vary Your Conjunctions:
Don't stick to one or two conjunctions. Experiment with different ones to convey various relationships and add variety to your writing.
Punctuation Rules:
When the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, use a comma after the dependent clause. If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed.
Practice Makes Perfect:
To improve your skills in using subordinating conjunctions, practice constructing sentences. Start with simple sentences and gradually incorporate more complex structures. Here is a sample TOEFL prompt. I will write sentences using these types of conjunctions.
Dr. Shipman
Today, we are going to talk about the cinema. Thirty years ago, many people went to the cinema to watch movies. Nowadays, there are many streaming services. Do you think these streaming services will make cinemas obsolete, or will people always enjoy going to the cinema?
Joshua
I am certain that movie theaters will be gone in ten to twenty years. I do not know anyone who goes to the cinema, especially college students. We are always trying to save money to pay for books and tuition, and the cinema isn’t affordable. This is especially true when you can just watch movies on a streaming service, and for the same price as one movie ticket, you can have a one-month subscription. Eventually, cinemas will close completely.
Nitya
I don’t agree with Joshua, because I think that cinemas will always be around. Even though many college students can’t afford to go to the movies, families enjoy going. My parents often take me to movies when I go home on holidays as a special activity for us to do together as a group. We also purchase snacks and drinks at the concession stand, so movie theaters should be able to survive.
Here are some sentences using subordinating clauses. These sentences do not represent a complete answer. I am just showing you how to make these sentences. Note that I am not necessarily sticking to one opinion! This is just to show you the grammar.
Even though it’s true that most college students can’t afford movie tickets, adults like to take their children to movies.
Although it’s true that many college students prefer to watch streaming services, families still like to go to the movies.
When I go to the movies, I always enjoy myself.
When I go to the movies, I always spend so much money that I regret it.
Because movie tickets are so expensive, cinemas will probably lose revenue in the future.
Even though Nitya’s family likes to go to the cinema, not everyone can afford it.
Even though not every family can afford it, many people still like to see movies on a large screen.
Although Nitya makes some relevant points, I do not think many families can afford to buy snacks at the movies. Many families bring their own food.
Because many families buy large drinks and popcorn when they go to the movies, there will always be revenue for cinemas.
Because many families are now streaming at home and have large televisions, cinemas will be obsolete even if some families enjoy them on occasion.
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