Cleft sentences for emphasis
Objective: Focus attention on a particular person, thing, reason or part of an event.
Explanation
It-clefts and wh-clefts reorganise information so that one element receives particular emphasis. The choice depends on which part of the message is being highlighted.
Examples
- It was the timing that caused the difficulty.
- What the team needs is a clearer objective.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
What I need most ___ a clear deadline.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
It was the final paragraph ___ changed my interpretation.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
The reason why she objected ___ the lack of evidence.