Yet, to me, there is something about receiving a letter that cannot be matched by any other form of communication. There is the excitement ol its arrival, the pleasure of seeing who it is from and, finally, the enjoyment of the contents. | Rewrite the sentences in the passive. The verbs think believe say report know expect consider understand etc. are used in the following passive patterns in personal and impersonal constructions. 1 Ellie will take the children to school. .The children will be taken to school by Ellie. 2 He cut the grass with the new lawnmower yesterday. 3 Did they show the fire on the news active People say that he has lost his job. passive a It is said that he has lost his job. impersonal construction b He is said to have lost his job. personal construction active People know that she works hard. passive c It is known that she works hard. d She is known to work hard. active People think he left the country last night. passive e It is thought that he left the country last night. f He is thought to have left the country last night. 4 Emma is showing them the photographs. 5 When did the wind blow down the tree 6 Who has to sign these papers 7 Amanda hates people staring at her. 8 She expects her boss to offer her a promotion. 9 He has to tidy his bedroom. 10 Will you have completed the task by Friday evening 11 Terry offered her a lift to work. 12 Who teaches traditional dance at this school Complete the sentences as in the example. 13 People often stuff turkeys with chestnut stuffing. 1 It is expected that he will win the race tomorrow. He .fe expected to win the race tomorrow . 2 It is thought that the school has good teachers. The school. 3 It is said that she speaks seven languages. She . 4 It is believed that the missing jewellery has been found. The missing jewellery . 5 It is thought that she is a talented pianist. She . 6 It is said that the athletes train for eight hours every day. The athletes. 7 It is expected that the American team will break the world record. The American team. 8 It is known that she is hiding somewhere in the city. She. 9 It is reported that the world leaders have reached an agreement. The world leaders . 10 It is reported that the thieves have escaped .
