Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
"are" should be "is"
What kind of clause is used with "what" to form the subject?
adverb clause
noun clause
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What you need is a day off.
Write a cleft sentence with "it". Emphasize the underlined phrase.
It is Ao's negative view that prevents her from having more friends.
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.
In a cleft sentence, what does the form of the verb "be" agree with?
subject
complement
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"
Write a cleft sentence with "it". Emphasize the underlined phrase.
It is the progress test that stresses her out.
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with "What". Use the correct form of the verb be.
What I don't understand is procrastination.
"Cleft sentences with "It". Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
who should be that
"Cleft sentences with "It". Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
which should be who
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.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of be verb.
were
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.
is
Find the error in this sentence. Explain which rule it should follow.
"are" should be "is"
Write a cleft sentence with "it". Emphasize the underlined phrase.
It is your words that hurt my feelings.