Combine each pair of sentences. Begin with it and a passive verb.
1. There's a rumour about the company. It is in difficulties.
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2. People believed in the Emperor. To them he was a god.
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3. Someone reported on the fighting. It had just begun.
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4. The figures will show us something about poverty. It is increasing.
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5. The official estimate is 200 people. They were killed by the pollution.
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6. An agreement was reached about wages. They would be raised by five percent.
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7. They have made a decision about the project. It will have to be cancelled
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8. There was a suggestion about the tickets. They should cost five pounds.
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Combine each pair of sentences. Begin with it and a passive verb.
1. There's a rumour about the company. It is in difficulties.
-> It is rumoured that the company is in difficulties
2. People believed in the Emperor. To them he was a god.
-> It was believed that the Emperor was a god
3. Someone reported on the fighting. It had just begun.
-> It was reported that the fighting had just begun
4. The figures will show us something about poverty. It is increasing.
-> It is shown that poverty is increasing
5. The official estimate is 200 people. They were killed by the pollution.
-> It is estimated that 200 people were killed by the pollution
6. An agreement was reached about wages. They would be raised by five percent.
-> It was agreed that wages would be raised by five percent
7. They have made a decision about the project. It will have to be cancelled
-> It has been decided that the project will have to be cancelled
8. There was a suggestion about the tickets. They should cost five pounds.
-> It was suggested that the tickets should cost five pounds
