Cleft_Sentences_Presentation1446123.pptx

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1. Cleft Sentences Understanding Emphasis in English Grammar

2. What are Cleft Sentences ? • A cleft sentence is a complex sentence used to emphasize a particular part of the sentence. • It divides the sentence into two clauses. • Commonly starts with 'It is/was' or 'What... is/was'.

3. Structure of Cleft Sentences • It-cleft: 'It is/was [focus] that [clause]' Example: It was John who broke the vase. • Wh -cleft: 'What [clause] is/was [focus]' Example: What I need is a good rest.

4. Why Use Cleft Sentences?

5. Examples

6. Practice Activity