Sabtu, 26 Mei 2012

Introductory It

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In this pattern, it has no meaning. It is used only to fill the subject position in the sentence. Thus, it is called introductory “it”.

Introductory “it” as a subject:
A : To watch musical programs is pleasant.
B : It is pleasant to watch musical program.
Introductory it with seem, appear and look.

Introductory it is also used with seem, appear and look when the subject is an infinitive phrase with a gerund in it or a clause.

- It looked doubtful whether she would come.
- It seemed strange that she should behave like that.
It is sometimes used as the object of the verbs think, feel, deem, count, cons, etc…
- I considered it a privilege to have this opportunity of welcoming you.

Introductory it in question
- When was that the manager came?
- It was at 10 am that the manager came.

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