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Which one of the following accurately describes a cleft sentence in English?

A cleft sentence is a sentence where the main clause comes before the dependent clause.

A cleft sentence is a sentence where the dependent clause comes before the main clause.

A cleft sentence is a complex sentence that has a meaning that could be expressed by a simple sentence. (correct)

A cleft sentence is a simple sentence with a main clause and a dependent clause.

What is the purpose of using a cleft sentence?

To change the meaning of the sentence.

To make the sentence more complex.

To confuse the listener.

To emphasize a particular constituent. (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a cleft sentence?

It's money that I love. (correct)

It's Joey (whom) we're looking for.

We didn't meet her until we arrived at the hotel.

It was from John that she heard the news.

What is the role of 'it' in a cleft sentence?

It is a cleft pronoun that acts as the subject of the main clause. Signup and view all the answers

How is a cleft sentence different from a regular sentence?

A cleft sentence has the dependent clause before the main clause, while a regular sentence has the main clause before the dependent clause. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cleft sentence in English?

It has a main clause and a dependent clause Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'it' in a cleft sentence?

To emphasize a particular constituent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can X be in a cleft sentence?

A noun phrase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a cleft sentence?

To emphasize a specific element of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

How is a cleft sentence different from a regular sentence?

It has an inverted word order Signup and view all the answers

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Cleft Sentences in English

A cleft sentence is a sentence that emphasizes a particular piece of information by dividing the sentence into two clauses, with the emphasized information in the first clause.
The purpose of using a cleft sentence is to draw attention to specific information, to add emphasis, or to create a sense of drama.
An example of a cleft sentence is: "It was the new policy that surprised everyone."
In a cleft sentence, 'it' is a dummy subject that takes the place of the actual subject, serving as a placeholder to introduce the emphasized information.
A cleft sentence is different from a regular sentence in that it has a more complex structure, with a split between the emphasized information and the rest of the sentence.
A characteristic of a cleft sentence is that it uses a placeholder subject (usually 'it') to introduce the emphasized information, and often uses a be-verb to link the two clauses.
The function of 'it' in a cleft sentence is to act as a placeholder subject, allowing the speaker or writer to emphasize a particular piece of information.
In a cleft sentence, X can be a noun phrase, a pronoun, a verb phrase, or a prepositional phrase, among other possibilities.

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Test your understanding of cleft sentences with this quiz! Learn how to construct and identify cleft sentences in English and understand their purpose in emphasizing specific elements.