Using clefts and other structures to highlight information

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Introduction

Cleft sentences are important structures for managing the flow of information in texts. However, most coursebooks ignore them. This file outlines some important teaching implications relating to cleft structures.

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07tim.gif (542 bytes) Expressing contrast through wh-cleft sentences