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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Is “it” optional?

Hi


is it optional?


I hate/love (it) when it rains.

Thank you

  

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anonymous optional? Yes, but "it" is included about 85% of the time, so in my opinion it's best to include it. t1%3B%2CI%20love%20it%20when%3B%2Cc0 CJ

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  • anonymous optional?
  • Yes, but "it" is included about 85% of the time, so in my opinion it's best to include it.
  • t1%3B%2CI%20love%20it%20when%3B%2Cc0 CJ
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anonymousoptional?

Yes, but "it" is included about 85% of the time, so in my opinion it's best to include it.

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It's not optional if you don't want to sound bad.

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Also, there is a difference in tone with or without "it". With "it," the sentence is more emphatic and enthusiastic-sounding. Without "it," the sentence has a softer, mellower tone. This type of sentence is typically said by females - the younger ones tending to use "it," and the older ones tending not to use it.

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