WH-Clefts — What I Need Is ... (C2)

1

What I really need ___ a long holiday.

isneed aareneeds

2

What she wants ___ honest feedback, not flattery.

areiswantwanting

3

What this project needs ___ two more developers.

isneedsareneed are

4

I admire her honesty. ___ I admire most is her honesty.

ThatWhichItWhat

5

What the team lacks ___ a clear sense of direction.

islacksarelack is

6

What surprised everyone ___ the speed of the recovery.

werewasissurprised

7

What we are looking for ___ candidates with real experience.

islookingarewere

8

All they asked for ___ a little more time.

askedarewereis

9

What worries the residents most ___ the rising crime rates.

areisworriesworry are

10

What the customers complained about ___ the lack of support.

areiscomplainedwere

11

They value transparency above all. Choose the well-formed wh-cleft.

Above all is what they value transparency.What they value is above all transparency.What they value above all is transparency.They value above all is what transparency.

12

What ruined the trip ___ the endless delays at the airport.

wasisruinedwere

13

What this argument ignores ___ the cost to ordinary families.

isignoresareignore is

14

What employers value ___ reliability and good judgement.

isarevaluevalues

15

The focus is "a second chance". Choose the correct basic wh-cleft.

It is a second chance that he wants.What he wants a second chance is.What he wants is a second chance.A second chance is what he wants is.