The Pronoun 'it' is widely used. It is used in
various ways
1.
To replace a Noun :
A parrot was sitting on the branch. It
was pecking at a mango.
This dog seems hungry. Give it
something to eat.
It is used for animals and small babies :
A lion was sleeping under a tree. It was
snoring.
The little toddler tried to walk but it
fell down.
But, it should not be used for pet animals and
animal characters in a story if they are shown speaking :
The fox told the crow that he sang so
sweetly.
He is my pet dog, Oscar.
2.
To introduce a sentence :
It is an apple.
It is not sure if he will come.
3.
To indicate time, distance :
It is five o'clock by my watch.
It was Sunday.
It is far if you go on foot.
It is three miles to the mall.
4.
To function as an indefinite Pronoun :
It may rain any time.
It was so hot.
5.
To emphasise the Noun or Pronoun that follows
:
It was he who had taken my purse.
It is I who has knocked at your door.
It is your father on phone.
Hello, Shankul, it is me this side.
6.
To introduce a phrase :
It has been decided to hold a meeting on
Saturday.
It is impossible to get there in time.
7.
To introduce a 'that' clause :
It is believed that most political leaders are
corrupt.
It is said that swimming is the best exercise.
Exercise
Add
one more sentence using 'it' to each sentence below, as shown :
1.
The sky is overcast. It may rain any time.
2. It
is nine o'clock. ……………………………………
3.
The manager has a programme to visit this office. ……………………………………
4.
Rohan is very quarrelsome. ……………………………………
5.
What is time by your watch? ……………………………………
6.
What day was it? ……………………………………
7.
What has been decided? ……………………………………
8. What is said about
swimming? ……………………………………
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