Use of it and singular/plural

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In the following cases is it correct the use of "it" and of the verb in the plural form?

In the yellow label it is seen the two names and some information...
In the yellow label is seen the two names and some information...
In the yellow label it are seen the two names and some information...
In the yellow label are seen the two names and some information...

Also in the middle, between the two, it is placed three devices...
Also in the middle, between the two, is placed three devices
Also in the middle, between the two, it areplaced three devices...
Also in the middle, between the two, are placed three devices...

So, which ones of the previous statements are correct?

Thanks in advance

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Only these are possible:

On the yellow label are seen the two names and some information...
Also in the middle, between the two, are placed three devices...

'It' is never plural.

Anonymous · Answer

Okay, I understand that in the previous statements it is necessary to use the plural and that can never happen with "it", but when it is necessary to use the singular as in the statements below I am still confused :

Also in the middle, between the two, is placed one device... or
Also in the middle, between the two, it is placed one device...

Presently, it is foreseen...
Presently, is foreseen...

Thanks

Mister Micawber · Answer

Also in the middle, between the two, is placed one device.--OK
(X) Also in the middle, between the two, it is placed one device..- Not possible to place the pronoun and its referent in the same clause.

Presently, it is foreseen...-- OK. 'It' is subject.
(X) Presently, is foreseen...- Not possible to have no subject.

Anonymous · Answer

Ok I think I got it now.

So, the next sentence is wrong, isn't it?

"As it has already been said, the stream is mainly composed of helium to create very low partial pressures for tritium. It is also possible to verify the presence of hydrogen, and some impurities like water, methane, and monoxide carbon."

There is already a subject:

What is also possible to verify?
The presence of hydrogen, and some impurities like water, methane, and monoxide carbon --- This is the subject

Therefore there is no space for "It" in the sentence and should be:

"As it has already been said, the stream is mainly composed of helium to create very low partial pressures for tritium. Is also possible to verify the presence of hydrogen, and some impurities like water, methane, and monoxide carbon."

Is my reasoning correct?

Thanks

Mister Micawber · Answer

The bold parts are correct:

"As has already been said, the stream is mainly composed of helium to create very low partial pressures for tritium. It is also possible to verify the presence of hydrogen, and some impurities like water, methane, and monoxide carbon."

There is already a subject:What is also possible to verify? The presence of hydrogen, and some impurities like water, methane, and monoxide carbon --- This is the subject-- No, this is the object of the non-finite verb, 'verify'. 'It' in the main clause of 2nd sentence is called a 'dummy it' and is a common component with adjectives: 'It is possible that, It is expected that, it is likely that, it is fortunate that', etc.

Is my reasoning correct?-- No, sorry. Perhaps you can do some reading:

http://www.englishgrammar.org/introductory-2/
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/minor/antit.htm
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/english-homework-help/60131-existential-there-and-dummy-it-pronouns

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