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Introductory It Exercise

The document provides examples of how to use introductory "it" in sentences. When the subject of a sentence is an infinitive phrase, "it" can be used to begin the sentence, especially if the infinitive phrase is short. The document then provides examples of sentences rewritten to begin with introductory "it" by moving the original subject to later in the sentence. It demonstrates rewriting sentences with different subjects, including people, objects, times and places, to begin with introductory "it".

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Introductory It Exercise

The document provides examples of how to use introductory "it" in sentences. When the subject of a sentence is an infinitive phrase, "it" can be used to begin the sentence, especially if the infinitive phrase is short. The document then provides examples of sentences rewritten to begin with introductory "it" by moving the original subject to later in the sentence. It demonstrates rewriting sentences with different subjects, including people, objects, times and places, to begin with introductory "it".

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Introductory it exercise

When the subject is an infinitive phrase, the sentence often begins with it. However, when we

wish to emphasize the infinitive phrase, it can be put at the beginning, especially if it is short.

Rewrite the following sentences using ‘introductory it’.

1. To become a millionaire was his life-long 1. It was his life-long ambition to become a
ambition. millionaire.
2. To withdraw now will be sheer folly. 2. It will be sheer folly to withdraw now.
3. To err is human, to forgive, divine. 3. It is human to err; it is divine to forgive.
4. To learn English is easy. 4. It is easy to learn English.
5. To understand his motive was difficult. 5. It was difficult to understand his motive.
6. To think of it now would be premature. 6. It would be premature to think of it now.
7. To drive so fast could be dangerous. 7. It could be dangerous to drive so fast.
8. To get such an offer must be tempting. 8. It must be tempting to get such an offer.
9. To consult specialists must be advisable. 9. It must be advisable to consult specialists.
10. To accept your advice is difficult 10. It is difficult to accept advice.

Introductory it exercise

When the subject is an infinitive phrase, the sentence often begins with it. However, when we

wish to emphasize the infinitive phrase, it can be put at the beginning, especially if it is short.

Rewrite the following sentences using ‘introductory it’.

1. John threw the book into the fire. 1. It was the book that John threw into the
2. Susie met James at the railway station. fire.
3. Susie liked the design on the door very 2. It was Susie who met James at the station.
much. 3. It was the design on the door that Susie
4. My father bought me a toy car yesterday. liked very much.
5. The manager dismissed the dishonest 4. It was a toy car that my father bought me
cashier. yesterday.
1.it’s the 18th of October.
6. John worries about his Dad’s health. 5. It was the dishonest cashier that the
2. there‘s nothing to eat.
7. John talked to the Manager. manager dismissed.
3. there were two apples on the table.
8. The police arrested the suspects. 6. It is his Dad’s health that worries John.
4. it’s John at the door.
7. It was the manager that John talked to.
5. there was a lot to do.
8. It was the suspects that the police
6.it’s great to meet you.
arrested.
7.there might be some money in the drawer.
8. Hello, Mum! it’s me.
9. it’s fantastic working here.
10. there were flowers all over the hills.
11. it’s warm outside.
12. it’s two o’clock.
13. there’s plenty of food for everyone.
14. it’s thought that she left early.
15. there are several coffee shops near the
station.
16. there’s a fly in my soup!
17. there was a boy walking along the road.
18. it was horrible being stuck on the train.
19. it was dreadful that he was so late.
20. there tends to be a problem when we
come back from holiday.

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