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Understanding the Use of 'It' in Impersonal Sentences, Apuntes de Inglés Técnico

The versatile role of the pronoun 'it' in impersonal sentences, which can represent various subjects or none, and function as the subject in sentences expressing weather, dates, distances, and factual statements. Impersonal sentences are essential in English language communication.

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2020/2021

Subido el 10/09/2021

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The pronoun “IT” is a very special
word. It can represent both
genders or none. It can represent
almost any type of subject
depending on the given sentence,
but most importantly, it can take
the place of the subject in
sentences where there is no one
performing an action, instead, the
action happens spontaneously or is
a fact.
These kind of sentences are called
impersonal sentences.
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The pronoun “IT” is a very special word. It can represent both genders or none. It can represent almost any type of subject depending on the given sentence, but most importantly, it can take the place of the subject in sentences where there is no one performing an action, instead, the action happens spontaneously or is a fact. These kind of sentences are called impersonal sentences.

It’s It hot today. It’s cold today. It’s raining right now. was hot yesterday. It rained last night. subject in sentences that communicate the state of the weather.

It’s It’s about 2,900 miles from Washington D.C. to San Francisco. Is it very far from Baltimore to New York? No, it isn’t. It’s only 200 miles. How far is it from your house to school? about six blocks. subject in sentences indicating distance.

It’s It’s hard to learn a new language. It takes time. It’s very rewarding however. always better interpreting than translating. subject in factual statements.