Correct Beginnings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to test and reinforce students’ ability to correctly form cleft sentences. It presents a series of sentences with two options for how they can begin, and the students’ task is to circle the correct option that completes the cleft sentence appropriately. The sentences are structured to include various cleft sentence starters such as “It is,” “All,” “What,” “Where,” “How,” “When,” and “Why,” providing a diverse set of examples.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to properly use cleft sentences to emphasize different parts of a sentence, a skill that enhances writing and speaking by adding variety and focus. By choosing the correct cleft structure, students learn to discern how the emphasis changes depending on the sentence’s beginning. This exercise not only bolsters their grammar and syntax skills but also improves their understanding of nuances in English sentence construction, which is crucial for effective communication.