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About This Resource
This C1 resource examines extraposition as a way to place a relatively heavy clause later in the sentence and use a lighter grammatical frame near the beginning. It develops control of anticipatory it, clause balance, stance, and information flow while comparing extraposed and non-extraposed alternatives.
What You’ll Learn
• Recognize common subject extraposition patterns with anticipatory it.
• Compare extraposed clauses with versions that place the heavy clause first.
• Use extraposition to manage clause weight, stance, and reader processing.
• Avoid extraposition when it obscures agency or weakens the intended focus.
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