Kamis, 23 Februari 2012

Introductory It

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

Introductory “it” as a subject:
A : To watch musical programs is pleasent.
B : It is pleasent 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 ini t or a clause.

- It looked doubtfl 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 is that the maneger came?
- It was at 10 am that the maneger came.

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