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Amit Singh Tomar Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

How to use 'it' and 'that' properly

Hi Friends,

Can anybody help me in better understanding of the usage of 'it' and 'that'.

For example: I loved it , I loved that.

I mean, where should I use, it and that.

Thanks :-)

  

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"It " usually refers to a noun antecedent. We went to see the latest Star Wars episode. We enjoyed / liked / loved / hated it.

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  • "It " usually refers to a noun antecedent.
  • We went to see the latest Star Wars episode.
  • We enjoyed / liked / loved / hated it.
  • (Not "that") That can refer to an action.
  • Cynthia gently stroked the kitten.
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"It" usually refers to a noun antecedent.

We went to see the latest Star Wars episode. We enjoyed / liked / loved / hated it. (Not "that")


That can refer to an action. Cynthia gently stroked the kitten. The kitten loved that. (You can also use "it.")

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Amit Singh Tomar How to use 'it' and 'that' properly

Here's an old post that might help a little.

CJ

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