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Grammar explained: inversion & fronting – fronted complements

Grammar · Inversion & fronting · C2 · 30 min. Attached is ..., Gone are the days ..., More worrying still is ...: fronting a complement to put a long subject at the end.

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Attached is ..., Gone are the days ..., More worrying still is ...: fronting a complement to put a long subject at the end.

Level
C2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Inversion & fronting
Time
About 30 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, True / False, Gap-fill, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: How to front a complement
  • True / False: Are the sentences correct? Write T (correct) or F (incorrect).
  • Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with fronting and inversion. Use the words in b
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct option.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write the opening of a formal report or a covering email (80–100 words
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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