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In this unit, you will review the impersonal pronoun IT. It is used to replace a noun to refer to something like a sport, hobby, food, etc.
You will find some activities that are trial and error. You can practice them as many times that you consider convenient. They are valid for the academic purposes of this course, so read the instructions carefully.
At the end of this topic, you will be able to distinguish the impersonal pronoun “it” in sentences that replace a noun to refer something other than a person.
Good luck!
By the end of this section you will:
Be able to distinguish the impersonal pronoun “it” through sentences that replace a noun to refer to something other than a person.
Welcome to this important topic known as the pronoun “it”. You will use this pronoun to give information about something other than a person (sport, hobby, food, etc.)
Identify the pronoun that corresponds to each noun. Then write it in the blank space.
The seven basic pronouns have one form when they are used as subjects and another form when they are used as objects.
When referring to the weather, temperature, time, an inanimate object or a child or animal of undetermined gender, the neuter form “it” can be used. Look at the following examples:
Use the arrows to navigate from photo to photo, or click on the bullets at the bottom to browse the images. While looking at the images, listen and repeat each sentence. Pay attention to the pronunciation of “it” in each case.
As seen in the presentation, the neuter form “it” can be used to refer to the weather, temperature, time, an inanimate object or a child or animal of undetermined gender.
Based on this, answer if the use of “it” corresponds to:
Choose the best option for the following statements. Once you have finished, you will be able to see your score.
As previously seen, it has several uses. Complete the conversation between the following friends. Drag the different options to the appropriate spaces to complete the sentences.
You have two attempts to answer the exercise. Once you have finished, you will be able to see your score.
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Now try to repeat the audio and pay attention to the pronunciation of “it”.
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I know it’s raining today! |
It’s late now, Hurry up! |
She doesn’t like it when you are so quiet. |
How long can it take before he gives up smoking? |
We also use it to introduce or ‘anticipate’ the subject or object of a sentence.
It’s good to learn a language |
It is fun to play chess |
It is nice to talk with you |
It’s good to exercise every day |
It is polite to say thank you |
It is very frequent that we need to spell our name |
In this section you learned that “it” can be used as an empty subject or as an empty object. It can also be used to anticipate the subject or object of a sentence.
To continue learning the uses of “it”, you will practice an activity to refer to dates.
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Drag the different elements from the left column to the appropriate space in the right column. You have two attempts to answer every item. Once you have finished, you will be able to see your score.
Activity 1
A new year is a time for a fresh start. Read the text, about New year’s resolutions and notice the use of the pronoun “it”.
Then choose the best option for the following statements. Once you finish the activity, you will be able to know your score.
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Activity2
After exploring the use of “it” throughout this unit, you will practice it by matching the conversations between speaker A and Speaker B. Listen carefully.
According to the recording drag the sentence to the correct place.
Click here to listen to the audio.
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Activity 3
Throughout this section, you have explored several ways for using “it”. It’s your turn to use it to write a paragraph about your lifestyle.
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Remember to check the rubric, so that you become familiar with the aspects that will be evaluated.
Write a paragraph between 80 to 120 words. These are some questions to help you write your text. Make sure you use “it” as much as possible.
Watch for grammar and spelling mistakes. You can use your dictionary.
After typing your activity, save it in your computer. Check the following example.
Activity 4
Throughout this section, you have explored several ways for using “it”. It’s your turn to use it to speak.
Use “it” for every description or answer. Give complete answers.
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You can add more information.
Example:
Talk about your guitar.
Talk about your computer
Read the questions and then practice your answers before recording. Remember to include “it” in your responses. It is important that your recording is not less than 40 seconds and no more than 1:30 minutes.
Make sure your recording contains the characteristics described in the rubrics.
You can indeed become an expert in the use of the pronoun “it”. Complete this last activity and check your answers.
Check how your progress is going.
Drag the different options to the appropriate spaces from the right side to complete the sentences. Once you have finished, you will be able to see your score.
You can certainly become an expert in the use of the pronoun “it”. Continue with this last practice and check your answers of both exercises
Drag the different elements from the left column to the appropriate space in the right column. You have two attempts to answer every item. You can know your score at the end of the exercise.
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