Preparatory "it" as object

• When an infinitive clause or a that-clause acts as the direct object of verbs like make, find, consider, owe, or take, we often use preparatory "it" as a placeholder. The actual clause moves to the end of the sentence to prevent clunkiness.
• Verb pattern
• Preparatory "it"
• Real object / clause
• make it clear that
• make it clear
• that the promotion criteria are strict
• find it hard to
• find it hard
• to navigate the calibration session
• consider it essential to
• consider it essential
• to establish a solid seller career framework
• Remember
• Use preparatory "it" after verbs of thinking, declaring, or feeling when followed by an adjective and a clause or infinitive.
• Place the dummy "it" directly after the main verb, followed by the complement (adjective or noun).
• Put the long infinitive or that-clause at the very end of the sentence.
• Examples
• The VP in Boston made it clear that promotion cases require visible impact.
• Many account executives find it hard to transition into the management track.
• We consider it essential to document every talent review accurately.
• Common mistakes
• She found hard to pass the calibration session in Chicago.
• She found it hard to pass the calibration session in Chicago.
• The director made clear that they expect more leadership.
• The director made it clear that they expect more leadership.

Complete the sentences

• The sales leader in New York ___ (make clear that) ____ every seller must build a robust promotion case.
• Experienced managers often ___ (find hard to) ____ justify a high-potential seller's rapid ascent.
• We ___ (consider essential to) ____ review the job architecture annually in Seattle.
• You ___ (owe to) ____ yourself to prepare for the upcoming sponsorship meeting.
• They ___ (take for granted that) ____ principal account executives will secure the renewal.
• The director in Austin ___ (make clear) ____ that the individual contributor track offers great stability.

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