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Make this into the passive: People say that they can't get the internet in class.

They are said to be unable to get the internet in class.

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Make this into the passive: Doctors say that smoking is really bad for you.

It is said that smoking is really bad for you. Smoking is said to be really bad for you.

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People say that the internet is unavailable in class.

The internet is said to be unavailable in class.

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Experts believe that Global Warming is man made.

Global Warming is believed to be man made.

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Environmentalists know that plastic straws and bags are causing massive environmental damage.

Plastic straws and bags are known be be causing massive environmental damage.

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People say that governments can stop climate change.

Governments are said to be able to stop climate change.

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People say that dogs are more popular than cats.

Dogs are said to be more popular than cats.

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Teachers tell us that fish swim in the sea.

Fish are said to swim in the sea.

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People say that a synopsis is a short and clear summary.

A synopsis is said to be a short and clear summary.

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Politicians think that people don't want to change their lifestyles.

People are thought to not want to change their lifestyles.

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The sign says that we can't swim on this beach.

We are said to be unable to swim on this beach.

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Scientists know that sugar makes you fat.

Sugar is known to make you fat.

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The review reports that the movie is really good.

The movie is reported to be really good.

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The scientists say that we should use good posture.

We are said to have to use good posture.

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The customers said that the pizza was cold.

The pizza was said to have been cold.

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More people say that they love cats more than dogs.

They are said to love cats more than dogs.

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