Evaluating actions with introductory it

The idea

Use it + a form of be + an adjective + to and the base verb. Add for before a person affected by the action; with adjectives describing someone’s behaviour, such as kind, use of.

Examples

• It is useful to save the map before a trip.
• It is difficult to hear the guide in this wind.
• It is important for children to get enough sleep.
• It was kind of Lina to carry the bags.
• It is safe to drink the water here.
• It is not easy to grow tomatoes on a balcony.

Watch out

Do not leave out to before the base verb: say It is useful to check, not It is useful check.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct option. It is important ___ the door. (to lock / lock)

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   to lock

   to lock names the action that matters.

2. Choose the correct option. It is difficult for Sam ___ early. (to leave / leaving)

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   to leave

   to leave names what Sam finds difficult.

3. Choose the correct option. It was kind ___ Maya to help. (of / for)

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   of

   of links Maya to the kind behaviour.

Use it today

Write one sentence about a useful action and one about a kind action.