Pattern: it-is-adjective-to-verb
Structure Overview
Formula: it + is/was + Adjective + to + Base Verb
Core Meaning: Known as an anticipatory subject structure, this pattern places the evaluative adjective at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis, moving the true subject (the infinitive action) to the end.
💬 Contextual Examples
- It is impossible to predict what the stock market will do.
- It was wonderful to meet your parents finally.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: It is nice ______ see you again after such a long time.
Answer:
to
Practice 2: ______ is illegal to park in front of the fire hydrant.
Answer:
It
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: it