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Cleft Sentences — Frasi Scisse·Cleft Sentences — Identifying the Focus
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Rule reminder

A cleft sentence (frase scissa) splits a clause using È + [focus] + che to place strong emphasis on one element. The verb essere agrees in number with the focused element.

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A speaker wants to correct a misunderstanding: 'No, non sono io che ho sbagliato.' What function does this negative cleft serve?

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