grammar · academic
it + be + adjective + for + someone + to + V
Structure used to say how easy/difficult/important something is for someone to do something; common in formal and academic writing.
Examples
“It's difficult for students to balance work and study.”
“It is important for governments to invest in public health.”
“It was unusual for him to arrive late.”
Band 8 sentence
“It is imperative for policymakers to prioritise renewable energy if we are to meet climate targets.”
Collocations
- be + adjective + for + someone + to + V (e.g. be difficult for students to find)
- It is + adjective + for + somebody + to + do + something
Common mistakes
It's important students to study.→It's important for students to study.
It's easy me to understand.→It's easy for me to understand.
Say it for a higher band
5It's important students study.→6It's important for students to study.→7+It is essential for students to develop critical thinking skills.
Synonyms
It is + adjective + that + clause
Easily confused
It is + adjective + that + clause
“It is important that universities offer support to international students.”
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