Ch 7

Cleft Sentences

It-clefts · wh-clefts · all-clefts

Exercise 1
Choose the cleft sentence
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
_____ who called you, not me.
2
_____ is a long holiday.
3
It was in Paris _____ they first met.
4
_____ annoys me is his constant lateness.
5
_____ you need is patience.
6
The reason _____ I left was the noise.
7
It wasn't me _____ broke it — it was the cat!
8
What surprised me most _____ her reaction.
Exercise 2
Key word transformation
6 points
Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.
1
I need a coffee. (WHAT) → a coffee.
2
Tom broke the window. (IT) → broke the window.
3
The traffic made us late. (REASON) → The late was the traffic.
4
I only want some peace. (ALL) → some peace.
5
Her calmness surprised me. (WHAT) → her calmness.
6
They met in Rome. (THAT) → It was met.
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