Can I use "are" before a plural focus?

Both singular and plural agreement can occur in this kind of wh-cleft. The plural-focus item in this exercise accepts both "is" and "are". Do not assume every plural noun means you must change the linking verb.

When can I use "that" after "is" or "was"?

Use it to introduce a complete clause, with its own subject and verb. It is optional in the relevant answers here. A noun phrase does not need this extra "that".

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Wh-Cleft What-clauses Exercises (Easy)

B2 Level

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Find the part named after Emphasise, then move it to the end. Build the first part with What + subject + verb, followed by is or was and the information you want to highlight. It starts with what, but it isn't a question 😅 Keep statement order, not What do…?

The focus can be a thing, an activity or a whole idea. If it has its own subject and verb, that can introduce it. Keep the rest of the meaning intact, but do not leave a second copy of the focused object inside the what-clause.