Cleft Sentences QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on cleft sentences and their structures! by 2023 Ens LOPEZ SANCHEZ JANET 1 What is a cleft sentence? a A type of compound sentence. b A sentence that emphasizes a particular part of the sentence. c A question format in English. d A sentence with no subject. 2 Which of the following is a cleft sentence? a Who won the race? b It was John who won the race. c John won the race. d The race was won by John. 3 What is the purpose of using cleft sentences? a To create complex sentences. b To highlight specific information. c To simplify statements. d To ask questions. 4 Which structure is commonly used in cleft sentences? a Adjective + noun + verb. b Question word + verb + subject. c It is/was + emphasized element + that/who. d Subject + verb + object. 5 In the sentence 'It was the teacher who helped me', what is emphasized? a Helped. b The teacher. c Me. d It. 6 What is a pseudo-cleft sentence? a A type of question. b A sentence that uses 'what' to emphasize information. c A sentence without a subject. d A simple declarative sentence. 7 What everyone wants to know is ____ she suddenly left the meeting a why b how c when d where 8 How can cleft sentences improve writing? a By making sentences longer. b By eliminating details. c By reducing vocabulary. d By adding emphasis and clarity. 9 In the reverse cleft what part is emphasized? a First one b Second one c Both of them d None of them 10 It was_____that conviced the manager to approve the project despite the risks a The detailed report she presented last week b Presenting a report detailed last week c The report detailed she presented last week d Detailed report she presented last week 11 ___________ is what impressed the teacher the most a Worked how hard the students b The students worked hard c How hard the students worked d How hard the students work
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