Título: English Grammar: Cleft sentences
Descripción: Explicación con ejemplos de un contenido gramatical en inglés Seiz Ortiz, R. (2022). English Grammar: Cleft sentences. [ Ссылка ]
Descripción automática: In this video, Rafael introduces the topic of English grammar, specifically focusing on cleft sentences. He outlines the significance of cleft sentences for providing emphasis in formal and academic English contexts. Rafael explains that cleft sentences are divided sentences designed to emphasize different elements of a sentence, such as the subject, object, or adverbial phrases.
Rafael delves into the structure of “it” cleft sentences, which are one of the most common types, where "it" is followed by a form of the verb "to be" and the emphasized phrase, then further clarified with a "that," "which," or "who" clause. He provides examples to show how to emphasize various elements within a sentence using the "it" cleft structure. He also mentions possible variations when emphasizing time and place elements, urging avoidance of certain incorrect forms.
Next, he covers “wh” cleft sentences that begin with a "wh" clause and are followed by a form of "to be" and the emphasized element. These sentences are used to highlight actions and can contain verbs in different forms, such as continuous or perfect.
Lastly, Rafael describes other secondary types of cleft sentences, which utilize "wh" clauses with specific introductory noun phrases to emphasize time, place, reason, or person elements. He also discusses the use of optional elements within these structures. Concluding the video, he reiterates the importance of properly using cleft sentences to emphasize specific parts of a sentence in academic and formal English.
Autor/a: Seiz Ortiz Rafael
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