Aladdin C1 Grammar Journey

Which sentence correctly uses a cleft structure for emphasis?

• It is the lamp that Aladdin sought for.
• It was the cave in which Aladdin discovered the Genie.
• It is speaking with the Genie which gave Aladdin hope.
• It was the magic carpet that allowed Aladdin to impress Jasmine.

Explanation

A cleft sentence takes the form It + be + focus + that (or which), emphasizing a particular element. Here, the focus is on “the magic carpet.”