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'It' and 'What' Cleft Sentence Practice
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In this 'it' and 'what' cleft sentence practice quiz, you have to look at the sentence you have been given, and turn it into a cleft sentence.
It and What Cleft Sentence Practice Exercise
Instructions:
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Turn the following into 'It' Cleft Sentences
1. The father took the children to school.
It was the father who took the children to school.
2. They made the announcement on Tuesday.
It was on Tuesday that they made the announcement.
3. He values honesty above all else.
It is honesty that he values above all else.
4. They first met in Milan.
It was in Milan that they first met.
5. Your attitude makes the biggest difference.
It is your attitude that makes the biggest difference.
Turn the following into 'What' Cleft Sentences
6. I need a good night’s sleep right now.
What I need right now is a good night’s sleep.
7. I love the vibrant nightlife in this city.
What I love in/about this city is the vibrant nightlife.
8. We’re trying to find a better solution.
What we’re trying to do is find a better solution.
9. She forgot to mention the deadline.
What she forgot to mention was the deadline.
10. They really wanted more time to get ready.
What they really wanted was more time to get ready.
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