Using “It” and “There” in English

When describing something that has already been mentioned or is known, English often uses pronouns such as “it” or “there.” Let’s explore their usage with examples:

Using “It”

“It” is used to refer to something known or previously mentioned:

Example 1:

Q: What is that sound?

A: It is my mobile phone.

Example 2:

I don’t sleep during the daytime because I find it really difficult.

Example 3:

It is thought that 10% of the country’s income comes from tourism.

Using “There”

“There” indicates the presence or existence of something:

Example 1:

There are 20 students in our class.

Example 2:

There is enough time to complete the task at the market.

Example 3:

There is no need to worry.

Using Demonstratives:

For further emphasis, we can use demonstratives like “this” and “that”:

Example 1:

Staying at home too much can produce stress on the body; this also leads to a lot of difficulties…

Example 2:

That was a great concert last night.

Example 3:

This situation is quite challenging.