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.

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Examples

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Let's practice
Choose the correct option

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Some years ago, the university's Physics department ______
the best in the country.
A
Was considered that
B
Was considered to be

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The ancient treasure ______, until it was unexpectedly discovered.
A
Was thought to lose
B
Was thought to have been lost

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Our government _______
into ways to lower carbon emissions.
A
Is said to be looking
B
Is said to look

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Chemicals from factory waste ____
the death of thousands of river fish.
A
are estimated to have caused
B
are estimating to cause

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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