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Passive Voice - Impersonal/Reporting Verbs

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  • A witness alleges that Mr Brown shot his brother during a party last night. (TO)
    Mr Brown is alleged to have shot his brother during a party last night.
  • We know that pollution affects the ozone layer. (TO)
    Pollution is known to affect the ozone layer.
  • Scientists believe that many dinosaurs had feathers. (TO)
    Many dinosaurs are believed to have had feathers.
  • Historians believe that this castle was built over 1,200 years ago. (TO)
    This castle is believed to have been built over 1,200 years ago.
  • They offered the job to Simon
    The job was offered to Simon / Simon was offered the job
  • The boss showed the new computer to Anna
    Anna was shown the new computer / The new computer was shown to Anna
  • I lent a pencil to Graham
    Graham was lent a pencil / A pencil was lent to Graham
  • Researchers think that over 75% of road accidents are avoidable. (THAT)
    It is thought that over 75% of road accidents are avoidable.
  • I asked the question to David
    David was asked the question / The question was asked to David
  • Scientists have shown that people in less stressful jobs live longer. (THAT)
    It has been shown that people in less stressful jobs live longer.
  • Some researchers claim that acupuncture can work on animals. (THAT)
    It is claimed that acupuncture can work on animals.
  • Sophia sold the car to a doctor
    A doctor was sold the car / The car was sold to a doctor
  • Some people say that if you dream of fish, someone you know is pregnant. (THAT)
    It is said that if you dream of fish, someone you know is pregnant.
  • Police think that the boy ran out in front of the car. It wasn't the driver's fault. (THAT)
    It is thought that the boy ran out in front of the car. It wasn't the driver's fault.
  • Doctors believe that the patient died early this morning. (THAT)
    It is believed that the patient died early this morning.
  • John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill
    A bar of chocolate was given to Jill / Jill was given a bar of chocolate
  • Annie taught the grammar to the students
    The students were taught the grammar / The grammar was taught to the students
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