LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. It is said that many people are homeless after the floods.
—> Many people are said to be homeless after the floods.
2. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
—> The prisoner is thought to escape by climbing over the wall.
3. It is believed that he drove through the town at 90km an hour.
—> He is believed to drive through the town at 90km an hour.
4. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
—> Two people are reported to be seriously injured in the accident.
5. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion.
—> Three men are said to be arrested after the explosion.
6. It is expected that the strike will begin tomorrow.
—> The strike is expected to begin tomorrow.
7. It is said that he speaks English very well.
—> He is said to speak English very well.
Exercise 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. People think that he is very clever.
—> He is thought to be very clever.
2. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.
—> The wanted man is believed to be living in the New York.
3. People know that he is very rich.
—>  He is known to be very rich.
4. People suppose that the film is very good.
—> The film is supposed to be very good.
5. People think that many people were killed in the accident.
—> Many people are thought to be killed in the accident.
6. People think that about a million puppies are born each year.
—> About a million puppies are thought to be born each year.
7. People say that the factories are much worse.
—> The factories are said to be much worse.
8. People say that those dogs are dangerous.
—> Those dogs are said to be dangerous.