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Q16. Extraposition commonly involves:

A. Anaphoric reference
B. Cataphoric "it"
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C. Exophoric reference
D. Reflexive reference

📝 Explanation

In sentences such as It is important to study, it points forward to the infinitive clause.

📖 Additional Information

  • Anaphoric reference
  • Cataphoric "it"
  • Exophoric reference
  • Reflexive reference

In sentences such as It is important to study, it points forward to the infinitive clause.

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