Cleft Sentences QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on cleft sentences with this fun quiz! by SALOHIDDIN RAXMATJONOV 1 What is a cleft sentence? a A type of compound sentence. b A sentence with multiple clauses. c A sentence that emphasizes a specific part of the statement. d A question that requires an answer. 2 Which structure is commonly used in cleft sentences? a Who... is... b What... is... c It is... that... d Where... is... 3 What is the purpose of using cleft sentences? a To simplify complex ideas. b To make sentences longer. c To create questions. d To highlight or emphasize a particular element. 4 Which of the following is an example of a cleft sentence? a The race was won by John. b John won the race. c It was John who won the race. d Who won the race? 5 Cleft sentences can help avoid what kind of ambiguity? a Grammatical ambiguity. b Lexical ambiguity. c Ambiguity in focus or emphasis. d Structural ambiguity. 6 Which part of the cleft sentence is emphasized? a The verb of the sentence. b The subject of the sentence. c The object of the sentence. d The part that follows 'it is... that...'. 7 What is the first part of a cleft sentence typically? a There is... b Who is... c It is... d What is... 8 Which of the following is NOT a type of cleft sentence? a Compound cleft sentence. b Wh-cleft sentence. c It-cleft sentence. d Pseudo-cleft sentence. 9 What type of cleft sentence uses a wh-word? a It-cleft sentence. b Wh-cleft sentence. c Compound cleft sentence. d Simple cleft sentence. 10 Cleft sentences are often used in which context? a To create poetry. b To summarize texts. c To clarify information in conversation. d To write formal essays.
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