Introductory It

Using it in the sentence and has function.

Ø When the subject is a clause.

When the subject is a clause, the sentence usually begins with it. So instead of saying “That he was once a communist is true”,we say.”It is true that he was once a communist”.

Example :

It does not matter is a clause whether he comes or not.(Whether he comes or not or does not matter)

It is required that he should pay the fine(That he should pay the fine is require)

It is clear that he overheard our conversation(That he overheard our conversation is clear).

Ø Introductory it with seem,appear,and look

Introductory it also used with seem,appear,and lok when the subject is an infinitive phrase, a phrase with a gerund in it or a clause.

Example :

It looked doubtful whether she would come.

It seems possible that she may quit the job.

It appeared unwise to offend him.

Ø Introductory it as an Object

I consider it a privilege to have this opportunity of welcoming you.

I think it odd that she doesn’t write to me these day.

Ø Introductory it in questions

Who was it that broke window?

- It is Peter who broke the window

Why was it that he stole the bread?

- It was because he was poor that he stole the bread.