B2 · بالای متوسط فصل 1

تمرکز و تعادل: انگلیسی‌ت رو برق بنداز!

4 مجموع قواعد
47 مثال‌ها
6 دقیقه

Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the art of emphasis and balance to make your English sound more professional and persuasive.

  • Structure complex sentences using anticipatory 'it'.
  • Highlight specific information with cleft sentences.
  • Apply the end-weight principle for better flow.
Command attention with every sentence.

چی یاد می‌گیری

سلام رفیق! آماده‌ای انگلیسی‌ت رو از اینی که هست خیلی حرفه‌ای‌تر و جذاب‌تر کنی؟ تو این فصل قراره یه سری ترفند یاد بگیریم که جمله هات رو حسابی برق بندازه و پیام‌ت رو دقیق‌تر و تاثیرگذارتر برسونه. اول از همه، با Itهای خاصی آشنا میشیم که بهشون میگن Anticipatory It. فکر کن یه فاعل خیلی بلند داری که جمله رو سنگین میکنه؛ It میاد وسط و کمک میکنه جمله روان و طبیعی پیش بره، بدون اینکه معنی‌ش عوض بشه. خیلی کاربردیه، مخصوصاً تو نوشتن! بعدش، می‌رسیم به It-Clefts (مثل

It is... that/who
). اینا مثل چراغ قوه عمل می‌کنن و بهت کمک می‌کنن دقیقاً روی اون قسمتی از جمله‌ت نور بندازی که برات مهم‌تره. مثلاً، فکر کن داری برای دوستت تعریف می‌کنی «کی» این کارو کرده و می‌خوای حسابی روش تاکید کنی:
It was John who broke the vase!
اینجوری دیگه کسی اشتباه نمی‌کنه. یا تو یه ارائه کاری، می‌تونی مهم‌ترین آمار رو باهاش برجسته‌تر کنی تا توجه همه جلب بشه. می‌خوای انگلیسی‌ت مثل یه نیتو روان و طبیعی به گوش برسه؟ خب، با اصل End-Weight آشنا میشی! این اصل بهت میگه اطلاعات جدید یا پیچیده‌تر رو بذار آخر جمله تا گوش شنونده خسته نشه و همه چی راحت‌تر هضم بشه. این راز داشتن جملاتیه که «صدای درستی» دارن. و در آخر، برای اینکه بتونی دو تا ایده یا تغییر رو با هم ربط بدی و نشون بدی که یکی باعث اون یکی میشه، با ساختار
The more... the better
(همون «هرچی بیشتر... بهتر») آشنا میشی. این ساختار خیلی شیکه و نشون میده که چقدر به زبان مسلطی. مثلاً،
The more you practice, the better you get!
پس ته این فصل، دیگه فقط گرامر نمی‌دونی، بلکه می‌تونی با اعتماد به نفس و دقت بالا، طوری انگلیسی حرف بزنی و بنویسی که همه فکر کنن از بچگی توی یه کشور انگلیسی‌زبان بزرگ شدی. آماده‌ای برای این جهش بزرگ؟ بزن بریم!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Use 'it' as a placeholder to avoid awkward subject-heavy sentences.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: Create cleft sentences to emphasize specific facts.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to: Organize information to place new or long data at the end of a sentence.
  4. 4
    By the end you will be able to: Construct persuasive arguments using comparative inversion.

راهنمای فصل

مرور کلی

As you move into B2 English, you're not just learning new grammar; you're refining your ability to express yourself with precision and natural flow. This chapter on English adding focus and balance is your key to making your speech and writing truly shine. We’re moving beyond just being understood to sounding sophisticated and genuinely natural, just like a native speaker.
These techniques are vital for mastering B2 English grammar and interacting fluently in diverse situations.
You'll discover how to use the versatile word It in two powerful ways: first, as an anticipatory placeholder to set up long ideas gracefully, and second, through It-clefts to spotlight specific pieces of information, making your meaning perfectly clear. We'll also explore the End-Weight Principle, a fundamental aspect of natural English rhythm that guides you to arrange your sentences so they sound just right.
Finally, we’ll tackle comparative inversion with structures like
The more, the better,
allowing you to express cause-and-effect relationships with elegance. By integrating these strategies, you’ll gain greater control over emphasis and clarity, transforming your English from functional to fluent and persuasive. Get ready to elevate your communication and feel more confident in every conversation!

این گرامر چطور کار می‌کنه

Let's dive into how these structures empower your English. First, consider Using 'It' as a Placeholder (Anticipatory It). This is incredibly useful when your subject is a long phrase or clause.
Instead of starting with a heavy, complex idea, we use 'It' to introduce the concept smoothly, pushing the longer subject to the end. For example, instead of
That you are learning these advanced structures is fantastic,
which can sound a bit clunky, we say:
It is fantastic that you are learning these advanced structures.
This makes the sentence flow much better, following a common pattern in English.
Building on that idea of focus, Focusing with It (It-Clefts) takes 'It' a step further. An It-cleft allows you to put a spotlight on a particular part of a sentence – the subject, object, or an adverbial phrase – to give it special emphasis. If someone asks,
Who broke the glass?
, you could just say, John broke it. But to strongly emphasize *who* did it, you’d use a cleft:
It was John who broke the glass.
Or, if you want to emphasize *what* was broken:
It was the glass that John broke.
This structure clearly highlights the most important information.
Both anticipatory 'It' and It-clefts inherently relate to the End-Weight Principle. This principle states that sentences sound most natural when the heaviest (longest or most complex) information is placed at the end. Our brains find it easier to process information that builds up to a conclusion.
For instance, rather than "That you've decided to pursue a new career path after so many years in your previous role surprised everyone," we apply End-Weight and use anticipatory 'It': "It surprised everyone that you've decided to pursue a new career path after so many years in your previous role."
Finally, we have The More, The Better: Comparative Inversion. This powerful structure links two changing ideas proportionally. It creates a natural cause-and-effect relationship using the pattern 'The more/less [S] [V], the more/less [S] [V]'.
For example, if you want to express the idea that increased practice leads to improved fluency, you would say:
The more you practice, the more fluent you become.
This elegant construction clearly shows how one thing influences another, making your arguments or observations more impactful and well-balanced.

اشتباهات رایج

  1. 1✗ Using anticipatory 'It' when the subject is simple and direct, making the sentence unnecessarily wordy.
It is important to remember this. (If 'to remember this' is a complex idea)
It is cold. (Redundant 'It', just "It's cold or The weather is cold")
The weather is cold.
  1. 1✗ Overusing It-clefts for simple statements, which can sound overly dramatic or unnatural in everyday conversation.
It was Sarah who called me. (Emphasizes Sarah)
It was I who went to the store. (Usually,
I went to the store
is sufficient and more natural.)
  1. 1✗ Ignoring the End-Weight Principle by placing long, complex clauses at the beginning of a sentence.
It became clear that the decision to relocate the office would have significant consequences.
That the decision to relocate the office would have significant consequences became clear.

مکالمات واقعی

A

A

"I'm finding it hard to grasp some of the more advanced grammar points."
B

B

"Don't worry, it's completely normal to feel that way at this stage. Keep practicing!"
A

A

Who organized this incredible surprise party?
B

B

"It was Maria who thought of everything – she's amazing!"
A

A

"I'm still not confident speaking English in front of groups."
B

B

The more opportunities you take to speak, the more your confidence will grow.

سؤالات رایج

Q

How does 'It' help with clarity in B2 English?

Using anticipatory It allows you to smoothly introduce a long or complex subject by placing it later in the sentence, making the start of your sentence lighter and easier to process. It-clefts then help by explicitly highlighting specific information you want to emphasize.

Q

Can I use

The more, the better
in formal writing?

Absolutely! The comparative inversion structure is perfectly acceptable and often used in both formal and informal contexts to express a proportional relationship clearly and concisely.

Q

What's the main benefit of the End-Weight Principle?

The End-Weight Principle makes your sentences sound more natural and flow better in English. By saving the most complex or longest parts of your sentence for the end, you help your listener or reader process information more effectively.

Q

Are It-clefts always necessary for emphasis?

No, It-clefts provide strong emphasis. You should use them strategically when you really want to highlight a particular piece of information. Often, simply stressing a word in speech or using adverbs can provide sufficient focus.

بافت فرهنگی

These structures are fundamental across all English-speaking regions. Anticipatory It and the End-Weight Principle are deeply ingrained in the natural rhythm of English, making sentences easier to process. It-clefts are frequently used in spoken English for emphasis, but you might find them used a bit more sparingly in very formal academic writing, where other rhetorical devices might be preferred.
Comparative inversion (
The more, the better
) is universally understood and employed in all registers of English, from casual chats to academic papers. There are no significant regional differences in how these patterns are used, making them excellent tools for any B2 learner aiming for natural, balanced English.

مثال‌های کلیدی (8)

1

It is important to drink water.

آب خوردن مهمه.

استفاده از 'It' به عنوان جایگزین (It پیشرو)
2

It's so annoying to wait for the bus.

انتظار کشیدن برای اتوبوس خیلی رو اعصابه.

استفاده از 'It' به عنوان جایگزین (It پیشرو)
3

It is the blue shirt that I want to wear.

این پیراهن آبیه که می‌خوام بپوشم.

تاکید با "It" (جملات شکافی It)
4

It was my sister who won the race.

خواهرم بود که مسابقه رو برد.

تاکید با "It" (جملات شکافی It)
5

It is nice to meet you.

از آشناییت خوشبختم.

بهترین را برای آخر گذاشتن: اصل وزن پایانی
6

It's so fun to play this new game!

بازی کردن این بازی جدید خیلی باحاله!

بهترین را برای آخر گذاشتن: اصل وزن پایانی
7

The sooner we start the project, the earlier we will finish it.

هرچی زودتر پروژه رو شروع کنیم، زودتر تمومش می‌کنیم.

هر چه بیشتر، بهتر: وارونگی مقایسه ای
8

The more you practice your English, the more confident you'll feel speaking.

هرچی بیشتر انگلیسی تمرین کنی، موقع حرف زدن اعتماد به نفست بیشتر میشه.

هر چه بیشتر، بهتر: وارونگی مقایسه ای

نکات و ترفندها (4)

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نقش «صندلی‌گیر»!

«It» رو مثل کسی فرض کن که تو کنسرت برات صندلی نگه داشته. خودش آهنگ گوش نمیده، فقط جای موضوع اصلی رو حفظ می‌کنه که بعداً میاد.
It is fun to watch movies.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: استفاده از 'It' به عنوان جایگزین (It پیشرو)
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The 'That' Drop

وقتی با دوستات حرف می‌زنی، یا توی پیامک‌ها، گاهی اوقات می‌تونی that رو نگی. مثلاً به جای "It's the red one that I want.« بگو »It's the red one I want."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: تاکید با "It" (جملات شکافی It)
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ترفند 'It'

اگه نمی‌دونی چجوری یه نظر رو شروع کنی، فقط بگو It is بعدش یه صفت. بیشتر وقت‌ها جواب میده! It is easy.
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کلمه 'The' رو فراموش نکن!

یادت باشه که قبل از *هر دو* عبارت مقایسه‌ای باید از 'the' استفاده کنی. این کلمه کوچیک باعث میشه ساختار جمله درست و قشنگ بشه. فکر کن این یه نشونه برای وارونگیه.
The smarter you are, the faster you learn.
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واژگان کلیدی (6)

Placeholder A word used to occupy a grammatical position Cleft A split structure for emphasis Emphasis Special importance given to something Inversion Reversal of the usual word order Flow The smooth progression of a sentence Anticipatory Coming before the real subject

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The Persuasive Pitch

Review Summary

  • It + be + adjective + to-infinitive
  • It + be + [highlighted info] + that/who + rest of clause
  • Move long/new info to the end of the sentence
  • The + comparative + [subject + verb], the + comparative + [subject + verb]

اشتباهات رایج

You cannot leave the placeholder 'it' at the end of the sentence. It must go in the subject position.

Wrong: To finish is hard it.
صحیح: It is hard to finish.

Do not repeat the subject pronoun 'he' after the relative clause in an it-cleft.

Wrong: It was John that he broke the vase.
صحیح: It was John who broke the vase.

The comparative adjective or adverb must immediately follow 'the' in both parts of the structure.

Wrong: The more you study, the you learn more.
صحیح: The more you study, the more you learn.

قواعد این فصل (4)

Next Steps

You have built a strong foundation today. Keep practicing these structures in your daily emails or conversations to make them second nature!

Rewrite a news article using at least one cleft and one inversion.

تمرین سریع (8)

اشتباه رو پیدا کن و درستش کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

More you give, happier you are.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The more you give, the happier you are.
این ساختار نیاز داره که قبل از هر دو عبارت مقایسه‌ای 'the' بیاد. 'Happier' هم شکل مقایسه‌ای صحیح برای 'happy' هست.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: هر چه بیشتر، بهتر: وارونگی مقایسه ای

جای خالی رو با کلمه درست پر کن.

___ is a long line at the Starbucks.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: There
از 'There' استفاده می‌کنیم تا وجود یه چیزی رو معرفی کنیم، مثل یه صف طولانی.

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جای خالی رو با "اتصال‌دهنده" درست پر کن.

It was the book ___ I lost yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: that
برای اشیائی مثل کتاب، از that استفاده کن.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: تاکید با "It" (جملات شکافی It)

اشتباه رو توی این جمله پیدا و اصلاح کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

Is hard to learn chess.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's hard to learn chess.
باید اول جمله از It (یا "It's") استفاده کنی.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: استفاده از 'It' به عنوان جایگزین (It پیشرو)

شکل صحیح رو برای کامل کردن جمله انتخاب کن.

The more you read, the ___ you become.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: wiser
برای ساختن حالت مقایسه‌ای، به 'wise' پسوند '-er' اضافه می‌کنیم تا 'wiser' بشه. ما به شکل مقایسه‌ای نیاز داریم تا با 'the more' جور دربیاد.

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اشتباه رو پیدا کن و درستش کن تا قانون وزن پایانی رعایت شه.

Find and fix the mistake:

To eat pizza every day is great.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is great to eat pizza every day.
انگلیسی‌زبان‌ها ترجیح میدن با 'It is' شروع کنن تا یه عبارت مصدری طولانی.

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جای خالی رو با عبارت درست پر کن.

It's nice ___ you again.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to see
الگوی استاندارد "It's [صفت] to [فعل]" هست.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: استفاده از 'It' به عنوان جایگزین (It پیشرو)

اشتباه رو پیدا کن و درستش کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

This is the phone that I want.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is the phone that I want.
جملات it-cleft باید با It شروع بشن، نه This.

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سوالات رایج (6)

یعنی کلمه «It» داره به جلو نگاه می‌کنه یا منتظر سوژه اصلی جمله است که بعداً میاد. شنونده رو برای ایده اصلی آماده می‌کنه.
It is important to understand.
بله، معنی‌شون یکی هست. ولی نسخه It توی انگلیسی محاوره رایج‌تره چون متعادل‌تر به نظر می‌رسه.
It is fun to play.
این یه مدل جمله ساختنه که با It is یا It was شروع می‌شه تا یه بخش خاص از اطلاعات رو برجسته کنی. انگار که روی یه کلمه «نورافکن» می‌ندازی.
It is my mom who always helps me.
نه، who فقط برای آدم‌هاست. برای اشیاء همیشه that رو استفاده کن. مثلاً
It was the car that broke,
نه who broke.
این یه قانونه که میگه اطلاعات ساده و کوتاه رو اول جمله بذاریم و اطلاعات طولانی و پیچیده رو آخر. مثلاً، 'It is fun to swim' از 'To swim is fun' بهتره.
از 'It' استفاده می‌کنیم تا ساختار جمله درست باشه وقتی فاعل اصلی رو می‌بریم آخر. اینطوری جمله متعادل‌تر به نظر میاد.