INFINITIVE CLAUSES WITH IMPERSONAL IT

INFINITIVE CLAUSES WITH IMPERSONAL IT

Function

We use it´s (not) + adjective+ infinitive clause when we want to use the adjective to describe an action or situation.

This means the same as using the gerund as a subject.

Adjective:

o     Important

o     Good
o     Better
o     Essential
o     Difficult
o     Hard
o     Possible
o     Exciting

Form

It´s (not)	Adjective	Infinitive clause
It´s	Important	To take a break twice a day.
	Good	To do this project in 24 hours.
	Better	To guess what will happen.
	Essential	To get a some sleep.

Examples:
o     It´s important to consider what career you want later.
o     It´s difficult to get a job right now, but don’t give up.
o     It´s essential to take for her to the hospital.

Exercise: 

1.       It's surprising see that it is so light and clear.
    Correct        Incorrect
2.       It's hard for me understanding how it works.
   Correct        Incorrect
3.       It is exciting to see such an interesting design..
   Correct        Incorrect
4.       It's logical for everyone to use.
   Correct        Incorrect
5.       It's unfortunate it shows finger prints.
  Correct        Incorrect 
6.       It amusing look right through it as you work.
  Correct        Incorrect
7.       It's hard to figuring out where the battery is. 
  Correct        Incorrect 
8.       It's no necessary to recharge the external battery every night because it lasts a long time.  
  Correct        Incorrect
9.       It's important that they they selected strong glass.    
  Correct        Incorrect 
10.   It is likely to appeal to a lot of people. I think it will sell fast. 
 Correct        Incorrect