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Introductory “it”

Introductory “it”. The Warehouse Madrid Advanced Course. If the subject is long…. Put it at the end Substitute it at the beginning with “it” That she got a ring for C hristmas was ironic. It was ironic that she got a ring for Christmas . i t + verb + adjective + (that).

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Introductory “it”

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  1. Introductory “it” The Warehouse Madrid Advanced Course

  2. If the subject is long… • Put it at the end • Substitute it at the beginning with “it” • That she got a ring for Christmas was ironic. • It was ironic that she got a ring for Christmas.

  3. it + verb + adjective + (that) • It’s obvious (that) he has no idea what he’s talking about. • It’s incredible (that) he even works here.

  4. it + verb + not + noun + (that) • It’s not an aspect of his life (that) he likes to discuss. • It’s not a part of his work (that) he likes to talk about.

  5. it + verb + adjective + infinitive • It’s difficult to know if she really is sorry for what she did to him. • It’s hard to tell if he really wants to change. • It’s easy to see he’s in love with her.

  6. it + verb + that clause • Itfollows that not winning is stressful. • It appears that she’s found a knack for baking. • In these sentences the “that clause” cannot go at the beginning of the sentence.

  7. it + object + infinitive with to +that • It angered him to find out that she was cheating on him. • It surprised him to learn that he was awarded a Nobel prize for literature.

  8. Introductory “it” as object

  9. It as the object of a verb • Where it refers to a clause later in the sentence • I love it that my parents are always supportive of me. • I hate it that he works late.

  10. verb + it + when • We all hate it when we lose. • He loves it when you call him Jerry. • He can’t stand it when people push him in line.

  11. verb + it + adjective + infinitive with to • I find it difficult to cope with losing. • I find it hard to accept that she’s leaving.

  12. Careful with the use of it • If the subject of the verb is a noun you CAN’T use it • Their fears were completely unfounded. • It was completely unfounded their fears.

  13. Common expressions with “it” • It’s no wonder… • It’s no use… • It’s no good… • It’s no coincidence…

  14. Exercise #7 • It astonishes me that we only had two applicants. • It’s strange that she refused a promotion. • It won’t be easy to get this one finished on time. • It means a lot to me to have a good working relationship with someone. • It’s obvious that we need people with more experience.

  15. Exercise #8 • I prefer it when people shake my hand upon meeting me. • I can’t bear it when the bus leaves earlier than the scheduled time and I’m late to work. • I find it easy to read on the metro. • My student’s don’t consider it impolite to chew gum in school. • My students always enjoy it when I play games with them. • He would love it if you called him.

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