Fronting exercises — Set 1: Concessive & Object Fronting (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 15 min
it may seem, this traditional method is actually more effective than modern alternatives.
she was, she insisted on finishing the marathon.
the journey was, the breathtaking scenery made it worthwhile.
the restaurant appeared from the outside, the food turned out to be exceptional.
the evidence appeared, the jury remained unconvinced.
, he couldn't find a single error in the code.
, the rescue team could not locate the missing climbers.
, the committee failed to reach an agreement before the deadline.
, the firefighters could not save the historic building.
, I have to admit that his latest proposal lacks originality.
, we cannot justify the cost of renovating the entire building.
it appeared, the abandoned cottage was actually structurally sound.
Some of the proposals the board accepted, but the most controversial ones .
Her advice I always value, but his constant criticism .
Most of the essay was well written, but the conclusion .
the project was delivered on time, the client was not satisfied with the overall quality.
The team worked overtime they could meet the tight deadline.
I really enjoyed the book, it was rather long.
the hotel room was small, it had a beautiful view of the harbour.
He accepted the job offer the salary was lower than he had hoped.
Fronting exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise moving adjectives, verbs and objects to the front of sentences for emphasis. Master concessive patterns with though and as (Strange though it may seem..., Try as he might..., Much as I admire...) and object fronting for contrast. About 25% of questions test when standard conjunctions (although, even though) are correct instead of fronting.