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03 Feb 2017, 00:17
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"It" can have an antecedent and sometimes it works as a dummy subject(forgot the exact terms used someone mentioned in one post). I always get confused where it should have an antecedent and where it should not.
For instance--
she is going out, and it is raining today (no antecedent)
She is working on a case, and it is not getting resolved.(it refers to case)
Above were very simple examples, so anyone can easily identify in which sentence "it" should have antecedent; however, this is not the case with GMAT SC sentences. They are complex. Please help how to identify when "it" should have antecedent and when "it" should not
For instance--
she is going out, and it is raining today (no antecedent)
She is working on a case, and it is not getting resolved.(it refers to case)
Above were very simple examples, so anyone can easily identify in which sentence "it" should have antecedent; however, this is not the case with GMAT SC sentences. They are complex. Please help how to identify when "it" should have antecedent and when "it" should not
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04 Feb 2017, 22:45
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In general, you can try replacing technique frequently used in pronouns to check for the right antecedent.
In case of dummy subjects, it is preferred when it is simplest way of expressing the intended meaning of the sentence. like being is only preferred at times when we cant say anything better without using it.
can we say
it is raining today in other simpler form. I believe NO.
you can have a look at this article and also go through pronouns basic concepts for more clarity.
Also check this link
https://gmatclub.com/forum/pronouns-usa ... 28203.html
05 Feb 2017, 12:34
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The 'dummy it' is only used in certain, very specific situations. If you learn to recognize those situations, you're good.
On the GMAT, the most common case where you'll see a 'dummy it' is in sentences like this:
It is surprising that unemployment has decreased.
It was considered unusual for her to wake up before noon.
Based on the evidence available, it could be claimed that the trial had been unsuccessful.
Notice what those sentences have in common:
(dummy it) ('be' verb) (adjective or another verb) (rest of the sentence)
So, if you see something like this:
It is good that I won.
That fits the pattern, and you don't need to look for an antecedent for 'it'.
But if you see this:
'It is nice.'
The rest of the sentence is missing, so you'd need an antecedent.
Or if you see this:
'It surprised me.'
The 'be verb' is missing, so you need an antecedent.
On the GMAT, the most common case where you'll see a 'dummy it' is in sentences like this:
It is surprising that unemployment has decreased.
It was considered unusual for her to wake up before noon.
Based on the evidence available, it could be claimed that the trial had been unsuccessful.
Notice what those sentences have in common:
(dummy it) ('be' verb) (adjective or another verb) (rest of the sentence)
So, if you see something like this:
It is good that I won.
That fits the pattern, and you don't need to look for an antecedent for 'it'.
But if you see this:
'It is nice.'
The rest of the sentence is missing, so you'd need an antecedent.
Or if you see this:
'It surprised me.'
The 'be verb' is missing, so you need an antecedent.
