Question

4. Rewrite the sentences using the impersonal passive.

1. It is said that Christopher Columbus discovered America.

→ Christopher Columbus is said                                                       

2. It is reported that many people become homeless after the flood.

→ Many people                                                      

3. It is expected that the Prime Minister will pass the new law.

→ The Prime Minister                                                                  

4. It was expected that the Mr. Sarkozy would lose the second presidential election.

→ Mr. Sarkozy                                                      

5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the unlocked window.

→ The thieves                                                       

6. It is found that she exceeded the speed limit.

→ She                                                      

7. It is reported that 3 people were badly hurt in the accident.

→ Three people                                                       

8. It is reported that three suspects were arrested after the bomb attack.

→ Three suspects                                                       

9. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

→ The prisoner                                                       

10. It is reported that the wanted man is hiding in a small house in the suburb.

→ The wanted man                                                      

Answer 1

4. Rewrite the sentences using the impersonal passive.

1. It is said that Christopher Columbus discovered America.

→ Christopher Columbus is said      to have  discovered America.

2. It is reported that many people become homeless after the flood.

→ Many people are reported to  become homeless after the flood.

3. It is expected that the Prime Minister will pass the new law.

→ The Prime Minister is expected to pass the new law.

4. It was expected that the Mr. Sarkozy would lose the second presidential election.

→ Mr. Sarkozy was expected to have been able to lose the second presidential election.

5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the unlocked window.

→ The thieves are believed to have got in through the unlocked window.

6. It is found that she exceeded the speed limit.

→ She   was found to have exceeded the speed limit.

7. It is reported that 3 people were badly hurt in the accident.

→ Three people are reported to have been badly hurt in the accident.

8. It is reported that three suspects were arrested after the bomb attack.

→ Three suspects are reported to have been arrested after the bomb attack.

9. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

→ The prisoner       is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall.

10. It is reported that the wanted man is hiding in a small house in the suburb.

→ The wanted man           is reported to be hiding in a small house in the suburb.

Answer 2

1. Christopher Columbus is said to have discovered America .

2. Many people are reported to become homeless after the flood .

3. The Prime Minister is expected to pass the new law .

4. The Mr. Sarkozy was expected to have lost the second presidential .

5. The thieves are believed to have got in through the unlocked window .

6. She is found to have exceeded the speed limit .

7. Three people are reported to have been badly hurt in the accident .

8. Three suspects are reported to have been arrested after the bomb attack .

9. The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall .

10. The wanted man is reported to hide in a small house in the suburb .