Using “It Is”

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a practice exercise focused on transforming simple sentences into cleft sentences using the construction “It is.” The worksheet provides eight sentences that students are required to rewrite as cleft sentences, thereby placing emphasis on a specific element of each sentence. This format encourages students to think about the structure and focus of their sentences actively.

The educational goal of this worksheet is to teach students how to create emphasis in their writing by using cleft sentences that begin with “It is.” By rewriting simple sentences into cleft sentences, students learn to shift emphasis to the part of the sentence they wish to highlight. This exercise enhances students’ understanding of how different sentence constructions can change the meaning and emphasis of a statement. The worksheet ultimately aims to develop students’ skills in effective communication and stylistic writing.