Cleft Sentences
We just need 5 minutes to fix it.
All...
ALL WE NEED IS 5 MINUTES (TO FIX IT)
I have a d____ in political science.
degree
Sam left school early because he felt sick.
Feeling sick, Sam left school early.
He's a l____ physician in the field of cancer research.
leading
I’m not questioning his dedication.
It...
IT ISN’T HIS DEDICATION THAT I’M QUESTIONING.
The l____ was so monotonous and talked for so long that many of the students fell alseep.
lecturer
The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found.
Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found.
Politicians are increasingly m____ that young voters are turning away from traditional parties.
mindful
I really want to go on vacation soon.
What...
WHAT I REALLY WANT TO DO IS GO ON VACATION SOON.
The s____ to this course looks extremely difficult.
syllabus
As I have an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
Having an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
Can I p____ your b____ about how you got rid of those weeds?
pick your brain
I only noticed the scratch on the car when I got home.
It...
It was only when/wasn't until I got home that I noticed the scratch on the car.
Right now, I'm an u____, but I'll finish my degree this year.
undergraduate
The teacher was impressed by Daniel’s work, so she gave him the highest score.
Impressed by Daniel’s work, the teacher gave him the highest mark.
She is t____ l____ and h____ about what she wants to study at university.
thinking long and hard
He might have lost his keys in the supermarket.
It...
It might have been in the supermarket where he lost his keys.
I have a m____ in Health Management and a m____ in Sports Therapy.
minor/major or major/minor
As I haven’t received all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.
Not having received all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.
Your boss must t____ very h____ o____ you if she gives you so much responsibility.
think very highly of