3.131 'it' with 'be'

'Be' is often used with 'it' as an impersonal subject. This structure is used to comment on places, situations, actions, experiences, and facts.

• It was very quiet in the hut.
• It was awkward keeping my news from Ted.
• It's strange you should come today.

Some other link verbs are occasionally used in a similar way.

The use of 'it' as an impersonal subject is explained in paragraphs 10.31 to 10.45.