Meaning and Form

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on the concept of “cleft sentences,” a grammatical structure used in English. It provides a series of questions aimed at guiding students through the definition, formation, and types of cleft sentences. Students are prompted to define the term “cleft,” describe what a cleft sentence is, explain how to form one, list the three ways to create a cleft sentence, and finally, to write an example of a cleft sentence.

The intent of this worksheet is to educate students on the nuances of English sentence structure, specifically the use of cleft sentences to emphasize certain parts of information within a sentence. Through this exercise, students will gain a clearer understanding of how to manipulate sentence construction for emphasis and clarity. They will also learn to identify and apply different methods of forming cleft sentences in their writing. Ultimately, the worksheet is designed to enhance students’ written and spoken communication skills by expanding their grammatical repertoire.