Cleft sentences exercises with answers

1. John saw Tania yesterday. (Put an emphasis on Tania.)

2. I had not realised his true character until we got married.

3. She loves money. (Put a stress on money.)

4. You lied to me. (The focus should be on the subject 'you'.)

5. Sarah baked the delicious cake that we ate yesterday. (Put an emphasis on Sarah.)

6. Your car was stolen. (Put an emphasis on the stolen car.)

7. Your dog killed my cat. (Put a stress on the dog.)

8. Jack stole my computer. (Put an emphasis on Jack.)

9. Jack did not steal my computer. (Put an emphasis on Jack.)

10. I did not realise I had forgotten my passport until we got to the airport. (Put the focus on the arrival at the airport. )

1. She needed love.

2. They like candy.

3. We want to go to Paris.

4. We need to buy a new tyre.

5. You have to talk to her.

6. I am not questioning his decision.

7. I am not asking for your money.

8. She is after your money.

9. You need to talk to your boss right now.

10. You have to finish your homework now.

1. We need love.

2. I want a bicycle for Christmas.

3. You have to call the police.

4. He asked for a second chance.

5. I could only think about my exam.

6. They only gave us a small pay rise.

7. They inherited debts.

8. He wants your money.

9. They just care about money.

10. They only see what they want to see.