it
किसी वस्तु, जानवर या विचार के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाला शब्द।
The word 'it' is your go-to neutral pronoun for referring to anything that is not a specific person.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- Used to replace a singular non-human noun.
- Functions as a neutral third-person subject or object.
- Essential for expressing time, weather, and general situations.
Summary
The word 'it' is your go-to neutral pronoun for referring to anything that is not a specific person.
- Used to replace a singular non-human noun.
- Functions as a neutral third-person subject or object.
- Essential for expressing time, weather, and general situations.
Use it to avoid repetitive nouns
Instead of saying 'The car is fast because the car has a good engine,' say 'The car is fast because it has a good engine.' This makes your speech sound much more natural.
Don't confuse its and it's
Remember that 'its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is.' A simple test is to try replacing the word with 'it is'—if it doesn't make sense, use 'its'.
Gender neutrality in English
English is unique in its use of 'it' for inanimate objects. In many other languages, objects have grammatical gender, but in English, 'it' keeps things simple and neutral.
उदाहरण
4 / 4I lost my key, but I found it in my bag.
It is required that all employees sign the form.
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
It has been demonstrated that exercise improves health.
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'it' as a simple 'placeholder' button. Whenever you want to avoid repeating a noun, just press the 'it' button!
Overview
'It' is one of the most fundamental pronouns in the English language. It functions as a neutral, third-person singular pronoun, standing in for non-human entities. Unlike 'he' or 'she,' which carry gendered implications, 'it' is entirely gender-neutral, making it the standard choice for inanimate objects, animals (unless the gender is known and significant), and abstract ideas.
Usage Patterns
'It' primarily acts as a subject or an object in a sentence. For example, 'It is raining' uses 'it' as a dummy subject to describe weather. In 'I bought a book and read it,' 'it' functions as the direct object, referring back to the book. 'It' is also frequently used in cleft sentences to emphasize information, such as 'It was John who called,' where 'it' serves as a syntactic placeholder.
Common Contexts
You will encounter 'it' in almost every English conversation. It is essential for discussing the weather ('It is cold'), time ('It is five o'clock'), and distance ('It is far'). It is also used to refer to situations or events, as in 'It was a pleasure meeting you.' In formal writing, 'it' is used to maintain an objective tone by referring back to previously mentioned data or arguments.
Similar Words Comparison: 'It' is often compared to 'this' and 'that.' While 'it' is a simple pronoun used for reference, 'this' and 'that' are demonstrative pronouns. 'This' typically points to something close in space or time, while 'that' points to something further away. 'It' does not point; it simply substitutes. For instance, if you say 'I like this,' you are highlighting a specific item. If you say 'I like it,' you are simply referring to an item already known to the listener. Understanding this distinction helps learners improve their precision in communication.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The pronoun 'it' is used in all registers, from casual speech to formal academic writing. Its primary function is to maintain flow by avoiding the repetition of nouns. It is highly versatile and essential for natural-sounding English.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
A common mistake is using 'it' when the gender of a person is known, such as saying 'It is my brother' instead of 'He is my brother.' Another error is omitting 'it' in weather expressions, like saying 'Is raining' instead of 'It is raining.' Finally, confusing 'its' and 'it's' remains a frequent error even for native speakers.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of 'it' as a simple 'placeholder' button. Whenever you want to avoid repeating a noun, just press the 'it' button!
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The word 'it' comes from the Old English 'hit,' which was the neuter form of the third-person pronoun. Over centuries, the initial 'h' was dropped to become the modern 'it.'
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In English culture, 'it' is used to maintain a sense of distance or objectivity. Because English is a language that avoids gendered nouns for objects, 'it' provides a clean, efficient way to categorize the world.
उदाहरण
I lost my key, but I found it in my bag.
everydayIt is required that all employees sign the form.
formalIt's a beautiful day, isn't it?
informalIt has been demonstrated that exercise improves health.
academicशब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
Go for it
Forget it
It is what it is
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
'This' is used to introduce something new or point to something close. 'It' is used to refer back to something already known.
'That' often refers to something further away in distance or time. 'It' is neutral and does not imply distance.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
Use it to avoid repetitive nouns
Instead of saying 'The car is fast because the car has a good engine,' say 'The car is fast because it has a good engine.' This makes your speech sound much more natural.
Don't confuse its and it's
Remember that 'its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is.' A simple test is to try replacing the word with 'it is'—if it doesn't make sense, use 'its'.
Gender neutrality in English
English is unique in its use of 'it' for inanimate objects. In many other languages, objects have grammatical gender, but in English, 'it' keeps things simple and neutral.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
I saw a movie yesterday, and ___ was very funny.
The movie is a singular, inanimate object, so 'it' is the correct pronoun.
Select the correct usage.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Weather expressions require the dummy subject 'it'.
Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence.
the / it / box / is / inside
This follows standard Subject-Verb-Object word order.
स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, you can use 'it' for animals, especially if their gender is unknown. However, many pet owners prefer using 'he' or 'she' to show affection.
A 'dummy it' is used when the subject is not a specific thing, such as in weather or time expressions. For example, 'It is sunny' doesn't refer to a specific object, but simply describes the state of the world.
No, 'it' is strictly singular. The plural form for things is 'they'.
The possessive form is 'its' (without an apostrophe). Do not confuse this with 'it's,' which is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.
संदर्भ में सीखें
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स
संबंधित मुहावरे
संबंधित शब्दावली
general के और शब्द
about
A1'about' का मतलब होता है 'किसी चीज़ के बारे में' या 'लगभग' किसी मात्रा के लिए।
above
A2किसी चीज़ से ऊँचे स्थान पर होना, ठीक ऊपर।
accident
A2एक दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण घटना जिससे नुकसान या चोट लग सकती है।
action
A2किसी लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए कुछ करने की क्रिया।
after
A2'after' का मतलब होता है 'किसी चीज़ के बाद', समय या स्थान में।
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again' का मतलब है 'फिर से', यानी कोई चीज़ दोबारा होना।
aged
B1किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ की उम्र बताने के लिए इस्तेमाल होता है।
alive
A2जो जीवित है, मृत नहीं है।
all
A2'all' का मतलब है 'सब' या 'पूरा', किसी चीज़ की पूरी मात्रा या हर एक हिस्सा।
