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The entire sentence is a subject-linked structure

The subject is it

The linking verb is is

The predicate is a difficult concept

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For kids to grasp is the infinitive structure of kids (introduced with for) with a logical subject, used as an attributive modification concept.

The logical subject of the infinitive

Sometimes the meaning expressed requires that the infinitive have a logical subject. There are the following two situations:

(1) for noun (or pronoun object) infinitive. For example:

I found it impossible for him to do the job alone. I found it impossible for him to do the job alone.

He gave me the phone number in order for me to contact him when we are in need of help.

It is difficult for a foreigner to learn Chinese.

(2) Infinitive independent structure. This structure is generally used as an adverbial to describe a situation in a sentence. For example:

The plan was that the contending parties should reach an early agreement on basic principles, the details to be worked out later. Negotiate again.

He proposed a picnic, he himself to pay the railway tickets, and John to provide the food.

He proposed a picnic, he himself to pay the railway tickets, and John to provide the food. .

Note: Sometimes of is used after adjectives expressing character and characteristics to introduce the logical subject of the infinitive. This structure means that something someone did reflects his (good or bad) qualities. For example:

absurd (absurd) careful (careful) courageous (courageous)

cruel (cruel) grateful grateful) nice (decent)

rude (rude) thoughtful (considerate)