Complex Fronting & Thematisation
Control information flow through advanced word order
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A learner makes a clear choice about complex fronting & thematisation while speaking or writing for a real audience.
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Answer: An it-cleft emphasises Rina.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Neutral contrasts with Emphatic.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: After negative fronting, invert the auxiliary and subject: “Never have I…”.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: Rarely have I seen such careful work.
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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