Refunds are offered to customers who return faulty products. (another passive)
Customers who return faulty products are offered refunds.
It is said that Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Pompeii ____________________________________________
Pompeii is said to be one of the most popular attractions in Italy
More hurricanes have predicted for this summer. (correct or incorrect)
INCORRECT More Hurricanes have been predicted for this summer.
My teacher has given me information about surviving earthquakes. (2 passives)
I have been given information about surviving earthquakes (by my teacher) / information about surviving earthquakes has been given to me by my teacher.
‘The Earth is flat’ – past thought
Is was believed that The Earth was flat / The Earth was thought to be flat.
What has happened?
drought
A letter was sent to all students at the school. (another passive)
Students at the school were sent a letter
‘One day an enormous earthquake will strike Los Angeles.’ – something people say
It is said that one day an enormous earthquake will strike Los Angeles. / An enormous earthquake is said to strike LA one day.
We need to _____________ the area immediately. TAUVCEEA
EVACUATE.
‘People heard the eruption of Krakatoa over 3,000 km away.’ – past report
It was reported the people heard the eruption over 3,000 km away / People were reported to have heard the eruption over 3,00 km away.
People believed that the Titanic was unsinkable. The Titanic _______________________________.
The Titanic was believed to be unsinkable.
What is this?
landslide
People didn’t know Everest was the highest mountain until 1852. Everest __________________________
Everest wasn't known to be the highest mountain until 1852.
The disease is ____________ quickly. Experts predict that by next week over 50 % of the population will have been infected
spreading
‘Volcanic ash can have a terrible effect on planes.’ – present knowledge It__________________________
It is known that volcanic ash has a terrible effect on planes