B1 Grammar for IELTS Exam: Topics, Rules, Examples

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Avleen Kaur
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 17:08 IST

By Avleen Kaur, Sr. Executive Training

Do you want to achieve a high IELTS band score? For this you need to create a strong base before preparing for IELTS exam. In order to achieve desired IELTS score, you should master all B1 grammar topics. A1 and A2 are for beginner level learning, but the difficulty level increases at B1 level grammar.

B1 is for intermediate level and includes topics around tenses (present perfect), clauses (relative clauses), reported speech, first conditionals and others.

B1 Grammar Topics for IELTS

IELTS exam is a popular and widely accepted English proficiency test. It is required for studying or working in English-speaking countries. After mastering the beginner-level grammar (A1 and A2), you will face B1 Grammar topics. There is a long list of topics under B1 grammar, we have mentioned the major ones, below:

  1. Present Perfect Tense
  2. First Conditional
  3. Relative Clauses
  4. Passive Voice
  5. Reported Speech

Let’s understand every topic one by one, to make your IELTS preparation smooth:

Present Perfect Tense

Present Perfect Tense talks about actions that started in the past and are still continuing to the present or actions that have an effect on the present.

For Example: I have solved IELTS sample papers.

Explanation: Here, it shows that I (Subject) solved the questions in past and it is connected to the present time. It means the subject is well prepared for the IELTS exam at present.

First Conditional

First conditional sentences are founded on the future possibilities that actually happened and are not hypothetical scenarios. 
Example: 
If we continue using carbon emitting products, the ozone layer will deplete and global warming will increase.

Relative Clauses

Relative clauses or clauses are dependent on the noun. Their significance is that they either modify or give more information about the main clause. In some cases they are also known as adjective clauses. 

Example:
I (main clause) who (relative pronoun) doesn't like cinema (relative clause), watched a movie because of you.

Passive Voice

Passive Voice indicates that the focus of the sentence is on the object or action rather than who is acting.

  • Passive Voice Sentence Formula: Subject + am/ is/are/was/were) + past participle of the verb+ by person
  • For Example: Canada Student Visa is approved by the Canadian Government.

Reported Speech

Reported Speech is used when you need to represent the speech of other people. In short, to explain someone's speech without quoting their exact words.

  • Report Speech Sentence Formula: Subject + reporting verb (Said, Told etc) + that + Rest Sentence.
  • For Example: She said that GRE is not one of the toughest exams in the world.

That’s all about the topic. We have covered mostly major topics which are under B1 English Grammar for IELTS. Learning and practising topics of B1 grammar is just a step toward achieving the desired score in the IELTS exam. These grammar topics will not only improve your grammar but also help you to communicate effectively.

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