Question

Rewrite the following sentences using passive structures. Write two versions, if possible:
They think she is talented.
She is thought to be talented.
It is thought that she is talented.

1. They say green tea is good for health.
2. People know that he lied about his career.
3. It is believed that the Chinese invented ink.
4. People think the jewels were stolen by the tourists.
5. Everyone knows the portrait was painted by a Dutch artist.
6. People believe that his neighbour is the burglar.
7. They know she wore the necklace at the party.
8. They expect she will become a lawyer, like her father.
9. Everyone believes the company went bankrupt.
10. They think the dog found the treasure.

Answer 1

They think she is talented.

She is thought to be talented.

It is thought that she is talented.

1. They say green tea is good for health.

2. People know that he lied about his career.

3. It is believed that the Chinese invented ink.

4. People think the jewels were stolen by the tourists.

5. Everyone knows the portrait was painted by a Dutch artist.

6. People believe that his neighbour is the burglar.

7. They know she wore the necklace at the party.

8. They expect she will become a lawyer, like her father.

9. Everyone believes the company went bankrupt.

10. They think the dog found the treasure.

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