English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "It" in Example Sentences
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52832	It took John only one day to make friends with his classmates at the school.	CK
271911	It was almost a decade ago, on May 8th, 1980, that Mount St. Helens erupted.	CM
246773	It was really considerate of you to lend me $500 when I was in difficulties.	CK
954163	Many parents think it's important for their children to eat before 8:00 p.m.	CK
22468	My stomach started growling right there in the meeting. It was embarrassing.	CK
847274	Never choose a vocation just because it permits the wearing of good clothes.	Source_Benedict_1921
2926746	Resentment is like drinking poison, and then hoping it will kill your enemy.	patgfisher
319667	The wind was blowing violently, and to make matters worse, it began raining.	CM
58492	This novel describes the life of the Japanese as it was a hundred years ago.	CK
30142	When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.	CK
1515553	When Mr. Hilton wanted to sell his house, he advertised it in the newspaper.	CK
954790	You probably think you know how to do this, but let me explain it once more.	CK
73660	"I'm not accustomed to working day and night." "You'll soon get used to it."	CK
271492	Although the government refuses to admit it, its economic policy is in ruins.	CM
34068	Brent is an American, but he speaks Japanese as if it were his mother tongue.	CM
282479	Do not sign a delivery receipt unless it accurately lists the goods received.	CK
3012660	Flattery is like counterfeit money; it makes the one who receives it, poorer.	patgfisher
299326	He told me his address, but unfortunately I had no paper to write it down on.	Eldad
1040438	I have something that belongs to you. Why don't you come over and pick it up?	CK
953686	I used to use Twitter, but then found it a bit boring, so I stopped using it.	CK
44952	I was unwilling to agree to the proposal, but it seemed that I had no choice.	CK
2662507	I'm sure this will cause additional problems for you, but it can't be helped.	CK
3024136	I've heard that it's dangerous to be walking alone on Park Street after dark.	CK
17335	If it had not been for your raincoat, I would have been drenched to the skin.	Zifre
30987	If the delay is simply an oversight, will you please take care of it at once?	CK
44128	If you are not satisfied with your share, I'll make it a bit more attractive.	CK
327498	If you can't take it, give up and do what I, your older sister, asked of you.	CM
1847785	If you eat three square meals a day, your body will have the energy it needs.	CK
1617660	If you want something done right, sometimes you've just gotta do it yourself.	Spamster
67637	In the U.S., it is common for people to write a check instead of paying cash.	CM
954009	Is it morally wrong to eat the meat from some animals, but not other animals?	CK
54360	It is highly regrettable that your request was considered to be unacceptable.	CM
308427	It makes no difference to me whether she lives in the city or in the country.	CK
954053	It seems like we just keep going around in circles, doing the same old thing.	CK
1953487	It would be nice if you had a wedge of lime I could squeeze into my icewater.	_undertoad
2701217	It's a school holiday tomorrow, so I'm planning to go somewhere and have fun.	CK
941286	Killing your spouse is one way to end a marriage. However, it's frowned upon.	CK
954210	One of my major complaints about the iPhone is that it doesn't support Flash.	CK
899004	Since the climate here is very mild, it seldom snows here even in the winter.	CK
25622	The prince made it known all over the land that he would marry the poor girl.	CK
324758	They consider it impolite to disagree with someone they don't know very well.	CK
2716099	Tom found out that life on the road wasn't as easy as he thought it would be.	CK
2537040	Tom wouldn't have asked you to do the job if he didn't think you could do it.	CK
283405	Were it not for the fact that he is a billionaire, she would never marry him.	CM
744533	Whatever happened to acid rain?  You don't hear about it in the news anymore.	darinmex
3241716	You can save yourself a lot of trouble by just doing it right the first time.	CK
247646	A clean river flows through our town, and we can see many carp swimming in it.	CM
20492	A family should not spend all of its money to keep someone alive on a machine.	CK
304661	He made it known to his friends that he was unwilling to run for the election.	CM
285959	His plan seemed to be too difficult, but before long it proved to be feasible.	CM