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Square Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Cleft sentence
Could you explain the meaning of "cleft" in "cleft sentence"?
I consulted it in many dictionaries but not sure.
Is the sentence below a cleft sentence? I think it is because there is the structure "it is ...that...."
It was estimated that the leisure revolution would take place by the turn of the last century with hours devoted to work falling to 25-30 per week.
I consulted it in many dictionaries but not sure.
Is the sentence below a cleft sentence? I think it is because there is the structure "it is ...that...."
It was estimated that the leisure revolution would take place by the turn of the last century with hours devoted to work falling to 25-30 per week.
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As far as I know cleft sentences are supposed to shift one's attention and put more emphasis on a certain part of a sentence. Cleft sentences usually begin with what... For instance: A) A normal declarative sentence: I pay attention to people's hands.
- As far as I know cleft sentences are supposed to shift one's attention and put more emphasis on a certain part of a sentence.
- Cleft sentences usually begin with what...
- For instance: A) A normal declarative sentence: I pay attention to people's hands.
- B) A cleft sentence: What I pay attention to is people's hands.
- Hope this helps and hope that others will join this thread as well.
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As far as I know cleft sentences are supposed to shift one's attention and put more emphasis on a certain part of a sentence. Cleft sentences usually begin with what...
For instance:
A) A normal declarative sentence:
I pay attention to people's hands.
B) A cleft sentence:
What I pay attention to is people's hands.
For instance:
A) A normal declarative sentence:
I pay attention to people's hands.
B) A cleft sentence:
What I pay attention to is people's hands.
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