Cambridge English / IELTS · Grammar
Cambridge C1 Grammar: 5 key structures
Produce sophisticated sentences with varied structure and register-appropriate language.
| # | Grammar point | Proficiency target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All conditionals (including mixed and inverted) | Use correctly in 3 sentences |
| 2 | Modal perfects (past deduction, criticism) | Use correctly in 3 sentences |
| 3 | Nominalisation and complex noun phrases | Use correctly in 3 sentences |
| 4 | Ellipsis and substitution | Use correctly in 3 sentences |
| 5 | Advanced passive (it is thought that...) | Use correctly in 3 sentences |
Common pitfalls
- Argumentative essays lack counterargument.
- Register shifts inappropriately between formal and informal.
- Misuse of sophisticated vocabulary (wrong collocation).
Next step
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