Using there And it

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1. The following is correct. It is not a good idea to leave a child alone in the car.

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False

This is correct. When speaking about a general idea, we use "it".

Explanation

This is correct. When speaking about a general idea, we use "it".

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This quiz tests how well you know when to use "there" and when to use "it".

2. The following is correct. Sorry I'm late, It was a lot of traffic.

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False

There was a lot of traffic. We use "there" with quantities.

Explanation

There was a lot of traffic. We use "there" with quantities.

3. The following is correct. A: Have you eaten at "Eat At Joe's?" It is a new restaurant that just opened. B: No. But I heard it is really good.

True

False

'It' is used here because the restaurant has been mentioned previously by A.

Explanation

'It' is used here because the restaurant has been mentioned previously by A.

4. The following is correct. Uh Oh...I think there is going to rain. Look at the clouds?

True

False

Use "it" when talking about the whether.

Explanation

Use "it" when talking about the whether.

5. The following is correct. A: We went to see the opening of Superman at the movies last night. B: So did we, but we left because there was a huge line going around the building.

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False

We use there to mean "at that place" (the movies)

Explanation

We use there to mean "at that place" (the movies)

6. The following is correct A: Where is the Los Angeles Post Office? B: It is across the street

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False

B: uses "it" because we are talking about a specific post office.

Explanation

B: uses "it" because we are talking about a specific post office.

7. The following is correct: I think it is going to be really cold outside tonight. Bring a jacket with you.

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False

This is correct. "it" is used for the weather.

Explanation

This is correct. "it" is used for the weather.

8. The following is correct. I hope there are not a lot of people at this party. I am not in the mood.

True

False

"there" is used to mean "at that place" (i.e. the party)

Explanation

"there" is used to mean "at that place" (i.e. the party)

9. The following is correct. A: I do not like Los Angeles. B: Really? Why not? A: It is too many people.

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False

A: should say, "there are too many people". 'Too many' is plural. There ARE too many people.

Explanation

A: should say, "there are too many people". 'Too many' is plural. There ARE too many people.

10. The following is correct. A: Is there a a post office around here? B: Yes there is.

True

False

Both speakers use "there" because they are talking about A post office, Not a specific one.

Explanation

Both speakers use "there" because they are talking about A post office, Not a specific one.

11. The following dialogue is correct. A: It is a new coffee shop called "Grounds for Divorce". Do you want to go? B: Yeah, sure, I hear it is really good.

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False

A: needs to say "There is a new coffee shop..... because we are mentioning it for the first time.

B: is correct

Explanation

A: needs to say "There is a new coffee shop..... because we are mentioning it for the first time.

B: is correct

12. The following is correct. A: Hey! How was your vacation? Did you have fun? B: No! It was terrible. Joe and I had a big fight, then in rained the whole time!

True

False

It is used by B. A already mentioned the vacation.

Explanation

It is used by B. A already mentioned the vacation.

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Aug 04, 2013

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Using "There" And "IT"