Grammar unit 7.5

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Grammar 7.5

Have you noticed that news reporters use phrases like: "It is believed that..." and "The suspect is known to be..."? Well, there's a name for these structures - they're called passive reporting structures. This structure is used to report information in a formal style or to report facts.

Examples

Let's practice

Choose the correct option

Some years ago, the university's Physics department ______
the best in the country.

1. Was considered that
2. Was considered to be

The ancient treasure ______, until it was unexpectedly discovered.

1. Was thought to lose
2. Was thought to have been lost

Our government _______
into ways to lower carbon emissions.

1. Is said to be looking
2. Is said to look

Chemicals from factory waste ____
the death of thousands of river fish.

1. are estimated to have caused
2. are estimating to cause

More practice

Make the sentence passive. The beginning of the sentence is given. Make sure to use the correct verb. 

"Many people consider Bob Dylan to be the most influential musician of the 20th century."
Bob Dylan _____.

"In February, newspapers reported that crime levels were falling faster in Poland than in other EU countries."
It _____.

"Linguists expect that by 2050 another 7,000 languages will disappear."
It _____.

"Nutritionists say that salmon is one of the most nutrient-dense foods there is."
Salmon _____.

"Palaeontologists think there were over 500 different species of dinosaurs."
There _____.

"Experts believe that 1.24 million people were killed in road traffic accidents in 2010."
Road traffic accidents _____.

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