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Debpriya De Posted 17 years ago
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Is this a proper example
What is it that you want ?
Is this a proper example of cleft sentence ?
Does the clause " that you you want " describe "it" ?
Is this a proper example of cleft sentence ?
Does the clause " that you you want " describe "it" ?
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Yes, it is a good example. I think cleft sentences are awkward, and I rarely use them.
- Yes, it is a good example.
- I think cleft sentences are awkward, and I rarely use them.
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Yes, it is a good example.
I think cleft sentences are awkward, and I rarely use them.
I think cleft sentences are awkward, and I rarely use them.
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Hi Deb,
Your sentence is OK, if a bit awkward at least in AmE. You could say "What do you want? but that sounds too abrupt.
You could say:
"What can i get you?"
"What are you looking for?"
"Can i help you find what you want?"
"What would you like?"
The awkward part, i think, i the 'what is it that'.
It is like asking someone "What is bothering yo
Your sentence is OK, if a bit awkward at least in AmE. You could say "What do you want? but that sounds too abrupt.
You could say:
"What can i get you?"
"What are you looking for?"
"Can i help you find what you want?"
"What would you like?"
The awkward part, i think, i the 'what is it that'.
It is like asking someone "What is bothering yo
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