pronoun Flashcards
it
1.used to refer to a baby, especially one whose sex is not known
Her baby’s due next month. She hopes it will be a boy.
2.used to identify a person
It’s your mother on the phone.
Hello, Peter, it’s Mike here.
Hi, it’s me!
Was it you who put these books on my desk?
3.used in the position of the subject of a verb when you are talking about time, the date, distance, the weather, etc.
It’s ten past twelve.
It’s our anniversary.
It’s two miles to the beach.
It’s a long time since they left.
It was raining this morning.
It’s quite warm at the moment.
4.used to refer to a fact or situation that is already known or happening
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs.
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?)
Stop it, you’re hurting me!
5.used in the position of the subject or object of a verb when the real subject or object is at the end of the sentence
Does it matter what colour it is?
It’s impossible to get there in time.
It’s no use shouting.
She finds it boring at home.
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks.
I find it strange that she doesn’t want to go.
6.used when you are talking about a situation
If it’s convenient I can come tomorrow.
It’s good to talk.
I like it here.
7. used to emphasize any part of a sentence
It’s Jim who’s the clever one.
It’s Spain that they’re going to, not Portugal.
It was three weeks later that he heard the news.
exactly what is needed
In this business, either you’ve got it or you haven’t.
*that is it
this/that is the important point, reason, etc.
That’s just it—I can’t work when you’re making so much noise.
this/that is the end
I’m afraid that’s it—we’ve lost.
*this is it
the expected event is just going to happen
Well, this is it! Wish me luck.
this is the main point
‘You’re doing too much.’ ‘Well, this is it. I can’t cope with any more work.’
