Rewriting Sentences

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational resource focused on teaching the structure and usage of cleft sentences that start with “It is.” The sheet explains that a cleft sentence is designed to emphasize a particular part of a sentence, and it provides a formula for transforming a normal sentence into a cleft sentence. It also clarifies that cleft sentences beginning with “It is” are particularly useful for emphasizing the subject of the sentence. Students are given the definition of a cleft sentence, an example to illustrate the concept, and a clear set of instructions for the exercise.

The worksheet’s goal is to teach students how to restructure sentences to emphasize the subject by using the “It is” cleft construction. It instructs students to rewrite given sentences, focusing on the subject, by applying the provided formula. This task helps students understand the difference in emphasis between standard and cleft sentences and enhances their ability to manipulate sentence structure for clarity and emphasis in writing. By completing the exercise, students learn to appreciate the stylistic choices they can make to improve the effectiveness of their communication.