Cleft Sentences
Paraphrase using a cleft sentence
Combine the two sentences into one using a participle clause.
The implementation team completed the configuration ahead of schedule, being able to start testing earlier than expected.
The client said, “We need the system to be ready by the end of the month.”
→ The client said that ______________________________.
The client said that they needed the system to be ready by the end of the month
List synonyms for "the sales increased"
rose, grew, soared, skyrocketed, doubled, tripled, surged, increased fourfold, climbed
What do we call a story line that's very unpredictable? - The story had a lot of t.... and .....
twists and turns
The client needs to approve the configuration before we can move on to testing.
→ Use It is... that...
It is approval of configuration that the client needs before we can move on to testing.
The client requested several additional features. This increased the overall project timeline.
The client requested several additional features, increasing the overall project timeline.
The project manager asked, “Have you completed the data migration?”
→ The project manager asked whether ______________________________.
The project manager asked whether we had completed the data migration.
List synonyms for "the sales decreased"
fell, dropped, plummeted, halved, declined, descended
What do we call a clue, statement, or piece of information that misleads or distracts people from the real issue, truth, or main point?
a red herring
We discovered the data migration issue during the User Acceptance Testing phase.
→ Emphasize when the issue was discovered.
It was during the User Acceptance Testing phase when we discovered the data migration issue.
The consultant reviewed the client's existing workflow. She identified several inefficiencies in the process.
The consultant reviewed the client's existing workflow, identifying several inefficiencies in the process.
The consultant said to the client, “Please send us the updated list of users.”
→ The consultant asked the client to ______________________________.
The consultant asked the client to send them the updated list of users.
List synonyms for "the sales were unstable"
fluctuated
List the synonyms for a very exciting movie
nail-biting, breath-taking, nerve-racking, keeps you on the edge of your seat, engaging, compelling
The implementation team needs additional time to test the new integration properly.
→ Emphasize what the team needs.
What the team needs is additional time to test the new integration properly.
The system was successfully integrated with the client's CRM. It allowed the sales team to access customer data in one place.
The system was successfully integrated with the client's CRM, allowing the sales team to access customer data in one place.
The client said, “We can't approve the configuration until we see the test results.”
→ The client explained that ______________________________.
The client explained that they couldn't approve the configuration until they saw the test results.
List synonyms for "the building was destroyed"
demolished, knocked down, pulled down
What do we call a book that's so exciting you can stop reading it?
a page-turner
The client's changing requirements have had the biggest impact on the project timeline.
→ Use It is... to emphasize the main factor.
The client's changing requirements have had the biggest impact on the project timeline.
It is the client's changing requirements that have had the biggest impact on the project timeline
The consultant explained the technical limitation to the client. He used a simple example to make the issue easier to understand.
The consultant explained the technical limitation to the client, using a simple example to make the issue easier to understand.
The implementation consultant said, “I'll investigate the issue and get back to you tomorrow.”
→ The implementation consultant promised that ______________________________.
The implementation consultant promised that he would investigate the issue and get back to them the next day.
What phrases can you use to introduce future predicted data?
It is expected that
It is forecast
Which phrases can be used to finish the conversation or summarize and move on to the next topic?
to cut a long story short
in a nutshell
in short
in conclusion
In the end
Ultimately