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B2

Cleft sentences: It was… who, What I need is…

How to emphasise one part of a sentence.

StructureExampleEmphasises
It is / was … who / that …It was Paul who called.the person
It is / was … that … (other element)It was in 2010 that we met.the time
What … is / was …What I need is a holiday.the thing needed
The thing / reason / place …The reason I'm late is the traffic.the reason
All … is …All I want is some peace.«only this»

Emphatic do

To stress that something is true: do / does / did + base: I do like it! She did call you (even if you don't believe it).

Test yourself

  1. Emphasise the subject: My sister broke the vase.
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    It was my sister who broke the vase.
  2. Start with «What»: I don't understand his attitude.
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    What I don't understand is his attitude.
  3. Start with «All»: I only want to sleep.
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    All I want is to sleep. / All I want to do is sleep.
  4. Add emphasis with «do»: I like your dress.
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    I do like your dress.