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A review of impersonal reporting/passive structures

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I believe that Bob spent all his money on gambling the other night. (BOB)

Bob is believed to have spent all his money on gambling the other night.

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I believe that Bob spent all his money on gambling the other night. (BOB)

Bob is believed to have spent all his money on gambling the other night.

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Many people claim that machines do all the heavy work for us. (IT)

It is claimed that machines do all the heavy work for us.

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We think that computers are changing the way we work. (COMPUTERS)

Computers are thought to be changing the way we work.

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Journalists reported that four people had been injured in the factory accident. (IT)

It was reported that four people had been injured in the factory accident.

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I believe Tom did five hours' overtime this week. (IT)

It is believed that Tom did five hours' overtime this week.

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People think Linda is working part-time in a hotel now. (LINDA)

Linda is thought to be working part-time in a hotel now.

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