preperatory "it" e can use preparatory it in cleft sentences. The emphasized words are usually joined to the relative clause by "that" Example: - It was the water that causes the disease. - It was religion that the middle eastern people are fighting for. - It was the facade that makes our house attractive to people. using negative sentence with this structure is also possible - It wasn't him that spreads the false rumors it was the secretary. - It wasn't the window that Jeff broke. "Who" is possible instead of "that" when a personal subject is emphasized. - It I who initiated the protest. - It is him who gave instructions to the people. |