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Q35. Which sentence contains a dummy “it”?

A. The bicycle is new. It belongs to Ahmed.
B. It is difficult to solve this puzzle.
C. Before it stopped, the train slowed down.
D. The phone rang. It surprised everyone.

📝 Explanation

It is a dummy subject referring forward to the infinitive clause.

📖 Additional Information

  • The bicycle is new. It belongs to Ahmed.
  • It is difficult to solve this puzzle.
  • Before it stopped, the train slowed down.
  • The phone rang. It surprised everyone.

It is a dummy subject referring forward to the infinitive clause.

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