1 Cleft sentences with It + be
This structure can be used to emphasise almost any element of
a sentence. It often implies a contrast with a previous
statement.
1 Re-express these sentences using standard word order.
Which part of the sentence has been emphasised?

1 It was sailing that he loved most in the world.

2 It was in December that we first met.

3 It's my sister who does most of the cooking in the family.

4 It's learning about a new culture that's the most important thing for me.