Fronting
Fronting is used to emphasise the information in the sentence.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how fronting is used and practise using them.
How to use fronting?
Usage
- Used to emphasise information in the sentence.
Structure
- Place the words from the end of a sentence to the beginning.
- Or, words placed after a verb, place it before the verb instead.
- Use a comma after the fronted phrase.
For Example
- Normal = The plane will take off in 5 mins.
- Fronting = In 5 mins, the plane will take off.
Examples
Action films I like, and horror films I dislike.
Tired as I am, I will finish the task.
Here comes the bus!
Practise
Rewrite the sentences using fronting.
Common mistakes learners make
- Forgetting the comma after the fronted phrase
- Using fronting without a clear purpose
- Overusing fronting (not in every sentence)
Common mistakes learners make
- Forgetting the comma after the fronted phrase
- Using fronting without a clear purpose
- Overusing fronting (not in every sentence)