Divide the Sentence

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a teaching aid focused on Wh-Cleft sentences, which are a type of cleft sentence that use the word “what” to emphasize a specific part of the sentence. The instructions explain that a Wh-Cleft sentence is structured to place emphasis on the action within the sentence. An example is provided to illustrate the concept, showing how to convert a normal sentence into a Wh-Cleft sentence. Students are then prompted to rewrite four given sentences into Wh-Cleft sentences, emphasizing the action.

What this worksheet is attempting to teach is the formulation of Wh-Cleft sentences to emphasize actions. The exercise guides students to think about how the arrangement of words in a sentence can change the focus and meaning of the statement. By practicing with these types of sentences, students can learn to highlight the most pertinent parts of their communication, thereby enhancing their written and oral expression. The worksheet helps develop a more nuanced understanding of English sentence structure and the dynamics of emphasis.