What kind of clause is used with "what" to form the subject?
adverb clause
noun clause
In a cleft sentence, what does the form of the verb "be" agree with?
complement
subject
Cleft sentences with "What" often have a subject complement that is a noun clause. If so, what form of the verb be should be used?
plural form
singular form
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What I enjoy is communicating with other people.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of be verb.
were
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What I don't understand is procrastination.
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What I love is getting surprised with flowers.
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What you need is a day off.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of be verb.
is
Combine each pair of sentences by writing a cleft sentence with What and a noun clause subject complement.
What bothered me was that you were late for the presentation.
Combine each pair of sentences by writing a cleft sentence with What and a noun clause subject complement.
What surprises me is that James is so sensitive.
Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
"are" should be "is"
Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
"are" should be "is"
Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
"are" should be "is"
"Cleft sentences with "It". Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
which should be who
