The phrase It is said ... is an impersonal passive construction. This construction is used informally. It is said ... is used when one doesn't want to, ...
1. Form: subject + passive verb + to-infinitive (simple present, present continuous, future) ... active: People know Susan is a car thief. impersonal passive: It ...
Impersonal passive · 1. Lord Peter concludes that the inhabitants' curiosity was not such a bad thing. · 2. They have discovered that something important was ...
The impersonal passive: is a formal way of reporting thoughts, saying, beliefs and ... The passive voice of these verbs (Think, believe, say, report, know, ...
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Passive Grammar – the basics. This is a worksheet that provides an overview of the basic passive structures, the rules and tense exercises. It also includes a speaking activity. A nice lesson to revise the basic structures and use of the passive. Level ***** [ B1/B2]
Impersonal passive exercises · 1 We saw the baby crawl towards the window. · 2 My parents used to let me go out at night. · 3 In the Middle Ages, people thought ...
2nd bachillerato - second term - year 2012-2013 3 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.I.E.S. Diego de Siloé EXERCISES IMPERSONAL PASSIVE 1. People believe that English is the most widely spoken language It is believed that English is the most widely spoken language. English is believed to be the most widely spoken language. 2. Police have reported that it was Peter who caused the …
The subject + passive verb (be+past participle) + to infinitive ; It is claimed that the terrorist is living abroad ; The terrorist is claimed to be living abroad.
IMPERSONAL PASSIVE. People know that she is a good swimmer. They say that Francis is in hospital. They think that the children are in bed. People believe that the robber has worked in the bank. People believe that nuclear power stations are …
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People know that she is a good swimmer. · They say that Francis is in hospital. · They think that the children are in bed. · People believe that the robber has ...
Gap-fill exercise · 1. It is said that this orchestra is the best in the world · 2. It is believed that the thieves have left the country. · 3. The fire is ...