it (what does this it refer to)

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1. On the other hand, when you get a chance to actually use a word you’ve memorized, you’ll find that it’s much easier to recall the next time you need it.

Q1) Does the underlined "it" in #1 refer to "a word" or "to recall the next time you need it?"

2. It's much easier to recall the words the next time we need them.

Q2) Does the underlined "it" in #2 refer to recalling "the words the next time we need them?"

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

moon7296Q1) Does the underlined "it" in #1 refer to "a word" or "to recall the next time you need it?"

a word

moon72962. It's much easier to recall the words the next time we need them.Q2) Does the underlined "it" in #2 refer to recalling "the words the next time we need them?"

Neither; 'it' of 'It's' is a prefatory 'it' marking the subject position.

CalifJim · Answer

moon7296when you get a chance to actually use a word you’ve memorized, you’ll find that it’s much easier to recall the next time

This is an interesting example. Note the difference:

Once you use a word, you'll find that it (dummy it) is easier to recall it (=that word) the next time.
Once you use a word, you'll find that it (=that word) is easier to recall the next time.

CJ

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