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GRAMMAR
it is + adj + to
💡 Grammar Rule
Using “it is + adjective + to + verb”
This structure is used to comment on actions, situations, or behaviors. We begin with the subject it, followed by an adjective, and then an infinitive verb (to + base form).
Form
It + is + adjective + to + verb
Examples:
- It is dangerous to walk alone at night. (It’s risky to walk alone at night.)
- It is important to eat healthy food. (Eating healthy food is important.)
- It is hard to learn a new language. (Learning a new language is difficult.)
Why we use this structure
We use it to express opinions, evaluations, or general statements about actions. It makes the sentence sound natural and clear.
Common adjectives in this structure
easy, difficult, important, necessary, dangerous, possible, impossible, hard
More examples
- It is necessary to study every day. (Daily study is required.)
- It is easy to make this recipe. (Making this recipe is simple.)
- It is impossible to know everything. (Knowing everything is not possible.)
Is it dangerous to walk alone around here?
Yes, it is better to go with someone.
Is it good to drink more water during the day?
Yes, it is very healthy.
Is it hard to cook rice?
No, it is pretty easy.
Is it bad to sleep so late?
Yes, it is better to sleep early.
Is it important to practice every day?
Yes, it is necessary to improve.
Is it strange to arrive so early?
No, it is normal today.
Is it good to go for a walk after dinner?
Yes, it is very relaxing.
Is it bad to eat so much salt?
Yes, it is better to reduce it.
Is it easy to get downtown from here?
Yes, it is quick to walk.
Is it dangerous to run on this wet floor?
Yes, it is very slippery.
It is good to rest for a bit.
You’re right, it is necessary.
It’s hard not to get distracted this morning.
I understand, it happens sometimes.
It is important to finish this today.
Yes, it is better to do it now.
It’s not normal to see the office so empty.
Yes, it is strange.
It is bad to spend so many hours sitting.
Yes, it is better to stand up often.
It is easy to forget to drink water.
Yes, we should remember it.
It is good to exercise in the morning.
Yes, it helps me a lot.
It is bad to leave everything for later.
You’re right, it is better to start now.
It is fun to try new things.
Yes, it is very exciting.
It is hard to say no sometimes.
Yes, but it is important to do it.
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