| Element | FORM/USE: 'IT' CLEFT |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | FOCUS |
| SubCat | focus |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'It' + 'be' + noun + 'that' clause for focus. |
| Corrected Learner Example | It is Lily who decides to go to the seaside and it is also her who kills the turkey given by a lorry-driver. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass) It was Paul who stole the money. (Hong Kong; C2 MASTERY; 1997; Chinese; Pass) It is Piggy who finds the conch and knows how to blow it. (Denmark; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Danish; Fail) It is my mother who always plays the role of mediator. (Poland; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Polish; Pass) It is this silence that gives me the impression of togetherness, for which no words are needed. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 1997; Dutch; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
