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1. It: introductory object
Introduction and Practice

2. find/think/make + find/think/make +
to infinitive that clause
• I find it difficult to talk to • I find it strange that she
you. hasn’t written.
• I thought it ridiculous to • I think it ridiculous that
see Halloween costumes pet owners buy costumes
for Pets. for their pets.
• So many injuries made it • He made it clear that he
impossible to win the didn’t want to come.
match.
“It” here is followed by an adjective!
INCORRECT: *”I find ridiculous that…”

3. would love/ hate/like... it
appreciate it if... when
• I would love it if they • I like it when she arrives
could come to the dinner. early.
• I would appreciate it if • I hate it when people
you told me in advance. smoke in my house.

4. Practice
Make true sentences about
yourself.

5. IT: INTRODUCTORY OBJECTY
1. When I was a child, I found it surprising that...
2. I find it sad that...
3. I consider it a privilege to...
4. My parents always made it clear that...