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Impersonal/personal passive

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  • The sheep ate a lot.
    A lot was eaten by the sheep.
  • People proved that vaccines reduce the risks of Covid. (It)
    It is proved that vaccines reduce the risks of Covid.
  • We have done our homework.
    Our homework has been done by us.
  • We do not clean our rooms.
    Our rooms are not cleaned by us.
  • Anna opened the window.
    The window was opened by Anna.
  • People believe Neil Armstrong was the first man who stepped onto the moon. (S)
    Neil Armstrong is believed to have been the first man who stepped onto the moon.
  • People say girls are usually more mature than boys. (It)
    It is said girls are usually more mature than boys.
  • People say women live longer than men. (It)
    It is said that women live longer than men.
  • Did Sue draw this circle?
    Was this circle drawn by Sue?
  • Some people thought that their marriage was a happy one. (S)
    Their marriage was thought to have been a happy one.
  • Peopgle reported the crisis in Afghanistan is one of the most critical in decades. (S)
    The crisis in Afghanistan was reported to be one of the most critical in decades.
  • They reported a lot of people had gone missing after the tsunami. (It)
    It was reported that a lot of people had gone missing after the tsunami.
  • Could you feed the dog?
    Could the dog be fed by you?
  • People believe a bus strike will happen tomorrow. (It)
    It is believed a bus strike will happen tomorrow.
  • People have claimed that global warming is responsible for many natural disasters. (S)
    Global warming is claimed to be responsible for many natural disasters.responsible for many natural disasters.
  • He can cut out the picture.
    The picture can be cut out by him.
  • People claim children are afraid of ghosts. (It)
    It is claimed that children are afraid of ghosts.
  • People know the Earth is round. (S)
    The Earth is known to be round.
  • I will ask a question.
    A question will be asked by me.
  • William will not repair the car.
    The car will not be repaired by William.
  • People expect an earthquake will hit LA anytime soon. (It)
    It is expected that an earthquake will hit LA anytime soon.
  • The media reported that the match was coming to an end. (S)
    The match was reported to have been coming to an end.
  • Journalists reported that four people had been injured in the factory. (S)
    Four people were reported to have been injured in the factory.
  • John collects money.
    Money is collected by John.