Câu chẻ (cleft sentence) trong tiếng Anh được sử dụng để nhấn mạnh một phần cụ thể của câu, thường là chủ ngữ, tân ngữ hoặc động từ.

1. Nhấn mạnh chủ ngữ

Cấu trúc: It is/was + chủ ngữ + who/that +…

Ví dụ:

• Câu gốc: John helped me.
• Câu chẻ: It was John who helped me.

2. Nhấn mạnh tân ngữ

Cấu trúc: It is/was + tân ngữ + that + chủ ngữ + động từ +…

Ví dụ:

• Câu gốc: I met Sarah at the park.
• Câu chẻ: It was Sarah that I met at the park.

3. Nhấn mạnh động từ

Cấu trúc: What + chủ ngữ + do/does/did + is/was + động từ +…

Ví dụ:

• Câu gốc: She broke the vase.
• Câu chẻ: What she did was break the vase.

4. Nhấn mạnh trạng ngữ

Cấu trúc: It is/was + trạng ngữ + that + chủ ngữ + động từ +…

Ví dụ:

• Câu gốc: She arrived at 8 PM.
• Câu chẻ: It was at 8 PM that she arrived.

5. Nhấn mạnh lý do

Cấu trúc: It is/was because + lý do + that + chủ ngữ + động từ +…

Ví dụ:

• Câu gốc: She stayed home because she was sick.
• Câu chẻ: It was because she was sick that she stayed home.

Câu chẻ giúp làm nổi bật những yếu tố quan trọng trong câu, giúp người đọc hoặc người nghe tập trung vào phần thông tin mà người nói muốn nhấn mạnh.

Bài tập dùng câu chẻ trong tiếng Anh

1. It is __________ that made the final decision.
2. It was __________ who fixed the computer.
3. It is __________ that we need to focus on for the project.
4. It was __________ that she found the missing file.
5. It is __________ that you should consider before making a choice.
6. It was __________ who gave the keynote speech at the conference.
7. It is __________ that he forgot to send the email.
8. It was __________ that the team won the championship.
9. It is __________ that they decided to relocate to a new office.
10. It was __________ who discovered the new research method.
11. It is __________ that you are worried about the upcoming test.
12. It was __________ that solved the complex problem.
13. It is __________ that the company launched a new product line.
14. It was __________ who cooked the dinner last night.
15. It is __________ that will determine the outcome of the election.
16. It was __________ that the project was completed ahead of schedule.
17. It is __________ that we should discuss in the meeting.
18. It was __________ who designed the innovative software.
19. It is __________ that the staff members need to be trained on.
20. It was __________ who organized the charity event.
21. It is __________ that caused the delay in the shipment.
22. It was __________ who wrote the bestselling novel.
23. It is __________ that will influence the future of the company.
24. It was __________ who explained the new policy.
25. It is __________ that you should be more careful about.
26. It was __________ that led to the breakthrough in research.
27. It is __________ that the team needs to address urgently.
28. It was __________ who found the solution to the issue.
29. It is __________ that we must prioritize in our strategy.
30. It was __________ who introduced the new marketing approach.
31. It is __________ that you should be aware of for the presentation.
32. It was __________ that coordinated the international conference.
33. It is __________ that led to the success of the campaign.
34. It was __________ who managed the project successfully.
35. It is __________ that we need to verify before proceeding.
36. It was __________ who completed the renovation of the office.
37. It is __________ that you have to consider in your report.
38. It was __________ that resolved the conflict between departments.
39. It is __________ that the company needs to invest in for growth.
40. It was __________ who provided the necessary resources.
41. It is __________ that should be examined carefully.
42. It was __________ who initiated the new training program.
43. It is __________ that contributed to the overall improvement.
44. It was __________ who identified the key problem areas.
45. It is __________ that you should discuss with your supervisor.
46. It was __________ that prepared the annual budget report.
47. It is __________ that the team should focus on for success.
48. It was __________ who delivered the exceptional performance.
49. It is __________ that will impact the next quarter’s results.
50. It was __________ who conducted the thorough analysis.
51. It is __________ that the department should address first.
52. It was __________ that made the final revisions to the proposal.
53. It is __________ that you must be prepared for the exam.
54. It was __________ who designed the new company logo.
55. It is __________ that needs to be finalized before the deadline.
56. It was __________ who successfully negotiated the contract.
57. It is __________ that the organization should invest in.
58. It was __________ that discovered the error in the report.
59. It is __________ that will enhance our competitive edge.
60. It was __________ who developed the new software tool.
61. It is __________ that you need to practice before the presentation.
62. It was __________ who created the detailed project plan.
63. It is __________ that should be included in the final proposal.
64. It was __________ that facilitated the smooth transition.
65. It is __________ that you should know before the meeting.
66. It was __________ who finalized the product design.
67. It is __________ that the team needs to improve.
68. It was __________ that submitted the grant application.
69. It is __________ that you should concentrate on for the project.
70. It was __________ who led the successful marketing campaign.
71. It is __________ that the company needs to adapt to.
72. It was __________ that provided the essential feedback.
73. It is __________ that you should focus on during the training.
74. It was __________ who managed the logistics for the event.
75. It is __________ that you should be aware of in the contract.
76. It was __________ that developed the new customer service strategy.
77. It is __________ that the team must address to improve efficiency.
78. It was __________ who supervised the quality control process.
79. It is __________ that will shape the future of our business.
80. It was __________ who initiated the new product design.
81. It is __________ that should be reviewed before final submission.
82. It was __________ who handled the customer complaint.
83. It is __________ that you need to complete before the deadline.
84. It was __________ who created the marketing materials.
85. It is __________ that the company should focus on to stay competitive.
86. It was __________ who made the final decision on the merger.
87. It is __________ that the department should prioritize.
88. It was __________ that managed the entire project.
89. It is __________ that will determine the next steps.
90. It was __________ who drafted the new company policies.
91. It is __________ that you should be prepared for in the presentation.
92. It was __________ who provided the critical insight.
93. It is __________ that needs to be included in the report.
94. It was __________ who designed the user-friendly interface.
95. It is __________ that the organization should take into account.
96. It was __________ who handled the negotiations with the supplier.
97. It is __________ that you should focus on during the review.
98. It was __________ who presented the findings to the board.
99. It is __________ that will influence the next fiscal year’s budget.
100. It was __________ who coordinated the team’s efforts.

Đáp án

1. the manager
2. John
3. the budget
4. the assistant
5. the risks
6. the CEO
7. the meeting
8. the team’s effort
9. the new office space
10. the researcher
11. the final exam
12. the technician
13. innovation
14. the chef
15. the strategy
16. the dedication of the team
17. the marketing plan
18. the developer
19. the new procedures
20. the event coordinator
21. the miscommunication
22. the author
23. the market trends
24. the spokesperson
25. the deadlines
26. the research team’s perseverance
27. the urgent issues
28. the engineer
29. the customer feedback
30. the marketing team
31. the key points
32. the organizer
33. the team’s hard work
34. the project manager
35. the budget constraints
36. the contractor
37. the project timeline
38. the mediator
39. the new technology
40. the supplier
41. the document
42. the trainer
43. the collaboration
44. the analyst
45. the objectives
46. the accountant
47. the key areas
48. the performer
49. the market conditions
50. the researcher
51. the report
52. the team
53. the content
54. the designer
55. the design
56. the negotiator
57. the technology
58. the analyst
59. the innovation
60. the developer
61. the presentation
62. the planner
63. the details
64. the manager
65. the criteria
66. the designer
67. the processes
68. the team
69. the strategy
70. the team
71. the changes
72. the feedback
73. the objectives
74. the manager
75. the clauses
76. the strategist
77. the issues
78. the supervisor
79. the strategy
80. the team
81. the document
82. the representative
83. the tasks
84. the designer
85. the innovation
86. the board
87. the goals
88. the leader
89. the results
90. the policy maker
91. the topics
92. the consultant
93. the data
94. the developer
95. the factors
96. the mediator
97. the issues
98. the presenter
99. the trends
100. the coordinator