Reverse Cleft Sentences Practice Test — Intermediate

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🔶 Intermediate level

Intermediate reverse clefts. 45 questions on distinguishing standard Wh-clefts from reverse clefts.

What this test covers

  • Standard Wh-Clefts (What I need is)
  • Reverse Cleft Formation (X is what I need)
  • Demonstrative Reverse Clefts
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  1. Q1Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  2. Q2Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  3. Q3Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  4. Q4Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  5. Q5Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  6. Q6Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  7. Q7Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  8. Q8Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  9. Q9Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  10. Q10Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  11. Q11Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  12. Q12Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  13. Q13Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  14. Q14Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  15. Q15Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  16. Q16Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  17. Q17Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  18. Q18Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  19. Q19Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  20. Q20Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  21. Q21Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  22. Q22Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  23. Q23Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  24. Q24Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  25. Q25Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  26. Q26Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  27. Q27Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  28. Q28Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  29. Q29Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  30. Q30Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  31. Q31Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  32. Q32Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  33. Q33Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  34. Q34Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  35. Q35Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  36. Q36Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  37. Q37Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  38. Q38Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  39. Q39Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  40. Q40Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  41. Q41Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  42. Q42Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Hard work is what brought them success.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  43. Q43Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Clear communication is what solved the problem.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  44. Q44Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Mutual respect is what maintains a strong partnership.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

  45. Q45Identify the sentence that uses a reverse cleft structure (Focus + Verb + Wh-clause):

    Answer: A. Honesty is what we value most in this company.

    In a reverse cleft, the topic/focused noun phrase comes first, followed by the copula verb and the pseudo-cleft wh-clause.

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