What and All
The cleft structure that you are most likely to come across will begin with what (the thing) or all (the only thing) + clause + be, and then the part of the sentence we want to emphasis. Take the following examples:
I need a cup of tea = What I need is a cup of tea.
I hate the commute to work = What I hate about my job is the commute.
I only asked a question = All I did was ask a question.
I just need some peace and quiet = All I need is some peace and quiet.
In the Speaking part of the exam, you will need to express your ideas and opinions. The more complex the language you use, the higher your marks will be. Below are some typical topics which you may be asked about in the exam and each example answer begins with a cleft sentence. Try finishing the responses yourself before flipping the cards to see some modal answers.