People say that he is rich → He is said to be rich.
The suspect __________ to have an alibi. a) is believed b) believes c) it is believed
People / They + say/think/believe/report/claim... → It + passive verb + that-clause
Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the Impersonal Passive. Pay close attention to the tense in the original sentence to decide whether to use the present infinitive (to do), the continuous infinitive (to be doing), or the perfect infinitive (to have done).
A more comprehensive exercise involves taking a short text written in the active voice and rewriting it using the impersonal passive voice where suitable. This helps learners see the broader application of the grammatical structure.
It was reported that the thief escaped. → The thief __________.
People say that he is rich → He is said to be rich.
The suspect __________ to have an alibi. a) is believed b) believes c) it is believed
People / They + say/think/believe/report/claim... → It + passive verb + that-clause
Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the Impersonal Passive. Pay close attention to the tense in the original sentence to decide whether to use the present infinitive (to do), the continuous infinitive (to be doing), or the perfect infinitive (to have done).
A more comprehensive exercise involves taking a short text written in the active voice and rewriting it using the impersonal passive voice where suitable. This helps learners see the broader application of the grammatical structure.
It was reported that the thief escaped. → The thief __________.
Aide
Nos Boutiques
