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Cleft Sentences (It / What)

Focusing information using it-clefts and what-clefts to add emphasis.

Level C110 questions

1. ___ that first got me interested in linguistics.

2. It was ___ caused all the confusion.

3. What I really need right now ___ a good night’s sleep.

4. It was in Paris ___ we first met.

5. ___ I find most annoying is the way he always interrupts people.

6. It was not until last year ___ I finally learned to drive.

7. What surprised me most ___ how calm she was.

8. It was ___ the manager spoke to, not the assistant.

9. What I’d like to do this weekend ___ absolutely nothing.

10. It was her determination ___ made the project a success.