‘People heard the eruption of Krakatoa over 3,000 km away.’ – past report
It was reported the people heard the eruption over 3,000 km away / People were reported to have heard the eruption over 3,00 km away.
What has happened?
drought
We need to _____________ the area immediately. TAUVCEEA
EVACUATE.
The disease is ____________ quickly. Experts predict that by next week over 50 % of the population will have been infected
spreading
What is this?
landslide
A letter was sent to all students at the school. (another passive)
Students at the school were sent a letter
Refunds are offered to customers who return faulty products. (another passive)
Customers who return faulty products are offered refunds.
My teacher has given me information about surviving earthquakes. (2 passives)
I have been given information about surviving earthquakes (by my teacher) / information about surviving earthquakes has been given to me by my teacher.
More hurricanes have predicted for this summer. (correct or incorrect)
INCORRECT More Hurricanes have been predicted for this summer.
‘The Earth is flat’ – past thought
Is was believed that The Earth was flat / The Earth was thought to be flat.
‘One day an enormous earthquake will strike Los Angeles.’ – something people say
It is said that one day an enormous earthquake will strike Los Angeles. / An enormous earthquake is said to strike LA one day.
It is said that Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Pompeii ____________________________________________
Pompeii is said to be one of the most popular attractions in Italy
People didn’t know Everest was the highest mountain until 1852. Everest __________________________
Everest wasn't known to be the highest mountain until 1852.
People believed that the Titanic was unsinkable. The Titanic _______________________________.
The Titanic was believed to be unsinkable.
