B2 · Upper-intermediate
The passive · Reporting
Passive with reporting verbs
Estimated study time: about 42 minutes
Meaning and purpose
It is said that / subject + passive + to-infinitive
Examples
It is believed that he is abroad.
Correct versus incorrect
Correct
It is believed that he is abroad.
Incorrect example
No paired incorrect sentence has been authored for this lesson yet.
Common misconception
Structure choice; formality
Practice and review
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