Extraposition (it + clause) worksheet
Dummy it, it-clauses, passive reporting
The rule
Extraposition uses 'it' subject to delay the real clause.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
It + be + adjective + that/to
EasyChoose the correct extraposition form.
___ obvious that she's right.
2
It + no use/good/worth
MediumChoose the correct form after it expressions.
It's no use ___ about the past.
3
Passive Reporting with It
HardChoose the correct passive reporting structure.
It is said ___ he is talented.
4
Rewrite Using Extraposition
Very HardRewrite beginning with 'It'.
That she's right is obvious.
Using this in class
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