IT ... - ING
ing form subjects
When the subject is a phrase that includes a gerund, it is used as a provisional subject to begin the sentence. This is usually rather informal.
- It is no good your trying to deceive us. (More natural than Your trying to deceive us is no good.)
- It is no fun having so many children to look after.
- It is just silly throwing away your chances like that.
- It was a tough job starting the car with such a weak battery.
- Is it any use expecting them to be on time?
- It's nice being with you.
- I didn't think it worth it complaining about the meal.
- It's no use his/him apologising - I shall never forgive him.
- I thought it pointless starting before eight o'clock.
nouns and -ING forms
When there is a noun which has a similar meaning to an -ing form, the noun is usually preferred.
We are all excited about his arrival. (NOT ... about his arriving).
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