What-Cleft Sentences

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What is the structure of a What-Cleft Sentence?

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What + subject + verb + be + emphasized information

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Convert to a What-Cleft Sentence: 'I need a good night's sleep.'

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What I need is a good night's sleep.

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Convert to a What-Cleft Sentence: 'She really enjoys outdoor activities.'

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What she really enjoys are outdoor activities.

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Convert to a What-Cleft Sentence: 'He dislikes rude people.'

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What he dislikes are rude people.

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Convert to a What-Cleft Sentence: 'They want a better working environment.'

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What they want is a better working environment.

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Convert to a What-Cleft Sentence: 'We should focus on improving communication.'

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What we should focus on is improving communication.