IELTS Writing Task 2: complex isn't complicated

A colleague of mine, Pete, wrote a useful comment below one of my recent lessons. I'm sharing it here because I think too many people have the wrong idea about complex sentences.

Here's the important part of what Pete wrote:

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I think it's worth noting that complex sentences are not always complicated sentences, or even long ones.

Here's an example of a complex sentence: Pete doesn't play football now because he's too old. This isn't a complicated sentence.

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So, complex sentences aren't difficult, and I'm sure you use them all the time. If you want to improve your grammar score, stop worrying about 'complex structures'. Instead, work on gradually learning from your mistakes. Accuracy is more important, and more difficult, than structures.

Comments

[Joe Hunt]

Thank you for the advice.

[Botirbek Omonov]

Hi Simon! I would like to ask whether introduction for problem/solution essay is workable or not?
It is true that migration of people has become ubiquitous. In this essay, causes of this problem will be examined alongside possible solutions.