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INTRODUCTORY “IT”
         Certain set phrases beginning “it is” can be used at the
         start of a sentence. “It” is the subject of the sentence,
         and can be used to express a general truth or belief.




                 “IT” CLAUSE                         INFINITIVE CLAUSE






                                  Some “it” clauses are
                                  followed by a “to” infinitive.

                    “IT” CLAUSE                       “THAT” CLAUSE






                                           Some “it” clauses are
                                           followed by “that” clauses.





         FURTHER EXAMPLES INTRODUCTORY “IT”

































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