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THERE
is used as a subject in English when we wish to express the existence
of a certain object(s) or person(s).
So,
instead of saying:
A book
is on the table.
Two boys are outside.
we say:
THERE
IS a book on the table.
THERE ARE two boys outside.
IT is
often used in English as an impersonal subject:
a) in expressions concerning the weather:
IT
is raining hard.
IT was cold last night.
b) in
expressions concerning time:
IT
is late.
IT was four o'clock when he
arrived.
c) in
expressions concerning distance:
IT
is a long way from here to Paris.
IT is far from here to the
restaurant.
d) in
expressions followed by an adjective-infinitive construction:
IT
IS easy to speak English.
IT WILL BE wonderful to see you
again tomorrow.
e) in
expressions, such as:
IT
IS a pity she is so stupid.
IT IS a shame to behave like
that.
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