Relative pronouns

Front

Rewrite: I can’t stand it when people call me before 8:00 A.M. (it really bothers me)

Back

It really bothers me when people call me before 8:00 a.m.

Front

Rewrite: It upsets me when I don’t have enough time to study for an exam. (I hate it)

Back

I hate it when I don’t have enough time to study for an exam.

Front

Rewrite: I don’t mind when friends talk about their problems. (it doesn’t bother me)

Back

it doesn’t bother me when friends talk to me about their problems.

Front

Rewrite: I don’t like it when I forget a co-worker’s name. (it embarrasses me)

Back

it embarrasses me when I forget a co-worker’s name.

Front

Rewrite: It makes me happy when my friends send me videos. (I love it)

Back

I love it when my friends send me videos.

Front

Rewrite: I hate waiting for someone. (it upsets me)

Back

it upsets me when I have to wait for someone.