Cleft Sentences (AQA A-Level Spanish): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of using cleft sentences?
What is the main purpose of using cleft sentences?
To draw attention to specific parts
When should you use 'fue' rather than 'es' in a cleft sentence?
When should you use 'fue' rather than 'es' in a cleft sentence?
When referring to past events
Which connector should you use when emphasising a place?
Which connector should you use when emphasising a place?
donde
Which connector is correct for emphasising time?
Which connector is correct for emphasising time?
cuando
When emphasising people, which connector should you use?
When emphasising people, which connector should you use?
quien (agrees in number)
In cleft sentences, what does ser (fue/es) agree with?
In cleft sentences, what does ser (fue/es) agree with?
The time frame being referenced
Which structure emphasises abstract concepts like ideas or actions?
Which structure emphasises abstract concepts like ideas or actions?
Lo que + verb + es + element
Which verb must you always use in cleft constructions?
Which verb must you always use in cleft constructions?
ser (fue/es)
When are cleft sentences most effective in writing?
When are cleft sentences most effective in writing?
In intros, conclusions & arguments
How do you say 'It was yesterday when he arrived'?
How do you say 'It was yesterday when he arrived'?
Fue ayer cuando llegó