| Element | FORM/USE: (SUBJECT) 'IT' + PASSIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | subject/ object |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'it' with the passive voice where the subject is unknown or unimportant, often in formal contexts. ► passives |
| Corrected Learner Example | It was considered to be the most important thing to supply every computer with Internet and E-mail access (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; German) It is hoped that this report will help the club to improve and meet the needs of the whole school. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek) Firstly it was highlighted that so many people take advantage of the park, but our survey clearly contradicts this view. (Certificate in Advanced English; Argentina; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2001; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | All the evidence for this use of 'it' +passive at B2 is with the BECV exam. Other uses of the passive with it at FCE are with a known subject. At C1 there is much more evidence in non-business exams for this use. |
