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1. ell.stackexchange.com › 102932 › make-it-clear-whatgrammar - make (it) clear what - English Language Learners ...

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   Of these two verb phrases, "make clear" allows the optional use of dummy "it": I made sure that everything was fine. I made clear that I was in favor of the proposal.

2. www.usingenglish.com › forum › threads[Grammar] - Make clear | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

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   Jul 20, 2006 · Usually we say, "I want to make this clear." However, when we use a clause as an object we use so-called dummy it, which refers back to the object clause: I want to make it clear that I don't like this at all. As you have noticed, sometimes people seem to drop the dummy it but the omission of the dummy it is not very recommendable. Hope it helped.

3. forum.wordreference.com › threads › make-clear-makemake clear/make it clear + what | WordReference Forums

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   May 14, 2016 · I know that, when "make clear" is followed by a that clause, you have to place "it" between these two words. Let me just make clear that I do not recognize that rule. I find both your 'what' versions acceptable. The 'it' is optional.

4. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 99793phrase usage - "make it clear that" or "make clear that ...

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   Aug 6, 2016 · Here is an NGram which shows that both forms are common: overall, make it clear that is more common. make clear that seems to be gaining ground, but this could be due to changes in the types of usage. Here is an approximate guide to how the two terms are used.

5. ludwig.guru › s › make+clearmake clear | English examples in context | Ludwig

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   The phrase "make clear" is correct in written English and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Example: "I wanted to make clear that I am not making any promises.". Make clear the stakes. This is hard to make clear.

6. www.learnenglish-ai.com › post › make-clear-meaningMake clear - Meaning and Usage - learnenglish-ai.com

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   "Make oneself clear" means to express oneself in a way that is easy to understand. When someone says, "Let me make myself clear," they are emphasizing that they want to be understood completely. Sometimes 'do I make myself clear?' can be used to express anger or a tone of authority.

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   Does'make clear' have a dummy 'it'?

   • "make clear" and "make sure" are the only phrases I can think of that form such a lexical unit that they can do without dummy "it" even if the DO is extraposed (i.e. placed after the OC). Of these two verb phrases, "make clear" allows the optional use of dummy "it": I made sure that everything was fine.

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   What does make clear mean?

   • The phrase "make clear" is correct in written English and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Example: "I wanted to make clear that I am not making any promises.". Make clear the stakes. This is hard to make clear. Some images make clear their subject. He confused to make clear".

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   How do you use dummy 'it' in a sentence?

   • Of these two verb phrases, "make clear" allows the optional use of dummy "it": I made sure that everything was fine. I made clear that I was in favor of the proposal. OR I made it clear that I was in favor of the proposal. In all other cases, dummy "it" will be used with clausal direct objects: I made it public that I would not support his motion.

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   Does dummy 'it' need a clausal OC?

   • When the direct object is a nominal or an infinitival clause, dummy "it" will usually be required to fill the place of the DO between the verb and the clausal OC. "make clear" and "make sure" are the only phrases I can think of that form such a lexical unit that they can do without dummy "it" even if the DO is extraposed (i.e. placed after the OC).

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   What does dummy 'it' mean?

   • I made clear that I was in favor of the proposal. OR I made it clear that I was in favor of the proposal. In all other cases, dummy "it" will be used with clausal direct objects: I made it public that I would not support his motion. I made it possible for you to be here today.

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   Can dummy 'it' be used with clausal direct objects?

   • I made it clear that I was in favor of the proposal. In all other cases, dummy "it" will be used with clausal direct objects: I made it public that I would not support his motion. I made it possible for you to be here today. I don't think "if/whether"- clauses can work with "make public/possible."

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8. textranch.com › c › makes-it-clear-or-makes-clearmakes it clear or makes clear? - TextRanch

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Both "makes it clear" and "makes clear" are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on the context. The choice between them may depend on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.