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The verb is followed by a noun group and a that-clause. The noun group is the Complement in group 1, and the Object in groups 2 and 3.| it | Verb group | noun group | that-clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Verb | Complement | Clause |
| It | is | a shame | that the press ignored these events. |
| It | became | a rule | that visitors could not leave their cars. |
| it | Verb group | noun group | that-clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Verb | Object | Clause |
| It | bothered | her | that he hadn't asked for her. |
| It | hit | me | that I was going off on my own. |