Writing Complex Sentences

Answers to Exercise (1)

INDEPENDENT
There is a downturn in the economy
The housing market is booming
Some properties have doubled in value
House prices are the highest on record
The boom in the property industry continues


DEPENDENT
which is the result of international events
That is due to low interest rates
Because of the stock market
Although the economy is unstable at present
While unemployment continues to rise

Example  Complex Sentences:
There is a downturn in the economy because of the stock market.
The housing market is booming which is a result of international events.
Some properties have doubled in value that is due to low interest rates.
House prices are the highest on record although the economy is unstable at present.


Answers to Exercise (2)

LINKING WORDS (used to create complex sentences)

Contrast
while, whereas, although, even though, though,

Reason
because, as, so that, whether

Time
while, as soon as, when, before, since, until, after

Place
where, wherever, 

Conditional
If, unless