
The TOEIC R/C (Reading and Comprehension) section tests your ability to understand complex sentence
structures in English. One common type of question asks you to identify the correct verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and other grammatical structures in a given sentence or passage. In this blog post, we'll
explore strategies for mastering complex sentence structures and provide a practice passage to help you
prepare for the exam.
Understanding Complex Sentence Structures
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. The independent
clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while the dependent clause cannot. Dependent clauses are
introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as "although," "because," "if," and "while."
Example of a complex sentence:
Although I was tired, I stayed up late to finish my work.
In this sentence, "although" is the subordinating conjunction, "I" is the subject, "was tired" is the verb phrase
in the dependent clause, and "stayed up late to finish my work" is the independent clause.
Strategies for Mastering Complex Sentence Structures
1.Identify the main clause and dependent clauses in the sentence. Pay attention to subordinating
conjunctions and relative pronouns, which can help you identify dependent clauses.
2.Focus on subject-verb agreement. Make sure the subject and verb agree in number (singular or plural) and
tense (past, present, or future).
3.Pay attention to verb tense. Make sure the verb tense matches the intended meaning of the sentence.
4.Read the sentence carefully and try to understand the overall meaning. Don't get bogged down by individual
words or phrases.

Practice Test
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Although John ___________ (plan/planned) to go to the party, he ___________ (changed/changes) his mind at the last minute. If he ___________ (had gone/goes) to the party, he ___________ (would have met/will meet) his ex-girlfriend, who ___________ (is/was) also invited.
1.Which subordinating conjunction is used in the first clause?
a. Although
b. If
c. Also
d. None of the above
2.What is the correct verb tense for "changed" in the second clause?
a. Past
b. Present
c. Future
d. None of the above
3.What is the correct verb tense for "had gone" in the third clause?
a. Past
b. Present
c. Future
d. None of the above
4.What is the correct verb tense for "would have met" in the fourth clause?
a. Past
b. Present
c. Future
d. None of the above
5.What is the correct verb tense for "is" in the fifth clause?
a. Past
b. Present
c. Future
d. None of the above
Answer Key
1.a (Although)
2.a (Past)
3.a (Past)
4.a (Past)
5.b (Present)
Part 5 Test
_______ the meeting starts at 3 pm, I will be there on time.
a. Unless
b. Although
c. If
d. When
The sales team is _______ for the disappointing results this quarter.
a. to blame
b. blame
c. blamed
d. blaming
The company's new CEO is _______ to speak at the conference next month.
a. agree
b. agreed
c. agreeing
d. agrees
The meeting was postponed _______ the CEO's flight being delayed.
a. due to
b. because
c. in spite of
d. despite
The sales team is working hard to _______ its targets for the year.
a. meet
b. meets
c. meeting
d. met
Answers:
c. If
a. to blame
b. agreed
a. due to
a. meet
Part 7 Test
As a director, it's important to understand the requirements and provocations of your platoon. This can be fulfilled through regular communication, setting clear prospects, and furnishing feedback and recognition for a job well done. also, creating a positive work terrain and immolation openings for professional development can help to increase job satisfaction and productivity. It's also important to address any enterprises or conflicts that arise in a timely and regardful manner, to maintain a healthy and functional platoon dynamic.
Questions
1.What's the main idea of the passage?
a. The significance of regular communication in the plant.
b. The benefits of creating a positive work terrain.
c. The part of a director in understanding the requirements and provocations of their platoon.
d. The need to address enterprises and conflicts in the plant.
2.Which word in the passage is an illustration of a confluence?
a. fulfilled
b. clear
c. positive
d. and
3.Which judgment in the passage is an illustration of a complex judgment ?
a. As a director, it's important to understand the requirements and provocations of your platoon.
b. This can be fulfilled through regular communication, setting clear prospects, and furnishing feedback and recognition for a job well done.
c. Also, creating a positive work terrain and immolation openings for professional development can help to increase job satisfaction and productivity.
d. It's also important to address any enterprises or conflicts that arise in a timely and regardful manner, to maintain a healthy and functional platoon dynamic.
4. Which of the following words agrees in tense and number with its subject?
a. is
b. creating
c. offering
d. addressing
5. What's the main purpose of the passage?
a. To give tips for perfecting job satisfaction.
b. To explain the part of a director in maintaining a functional platoon dynamic.
c. To offer suggestions for addressing conflicts in the plant.
d. To outline strategies for understanding the requirements and provocations of a platoon.
Answers
1. c. The part of a director in understanding the requirements and provocations of their platoon.
2. and
3. b. This can be fulfilled through regular communication, setting clear prospects, and furnishing feedback and recognition for a job well done.
4. is
5. To outline strategies for understanding the requirements and provocations of a platoon.
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