Task 07. Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive (Viết lại các câu dưới đây theo cấu trúc câu bị động khách quan.)
1. People say that his family has a lot of money in his house.
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ His family is said ........................................................................................................................................
2. People say that the train leaves at 12 a.m.
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ The train is said............................................................................................................................................
3. People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ It is said that ...............................................................................................................................................
➔ Wind is said ................................................................................................................................................
4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ We are said ................................................................................................................................................
5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ It is said that ...............................................................................................................................................
➔ Jun is said ..................................................................................................................................................
6. They say that he has passed the final exam with the best result.
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ He is said that ............................................................................................................................................
7. People say that he has been in the army
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ He is said....................................................................................................................................................
8. He played well in the match today.
➔It is said that ................................................................................................................................................
➔ He is said ...................................................................................................................................................
9. Many people are said to be homeless after the flood.
➔ It is said that................................................................................................................................................
➔ He is said....................................................................................................................................................
10. People think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
➔The prisoner is thought..................................................................................................................................
➔ It is thought that ..........................................................................................................................................
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Cấu trúc “It is said that…”
1. 
People say that his family has a lot of money in his house.
Cách 1➔ It is said that his family has a lot of money in his house.
People say that his family has a lot of money in his house.( cùng thì dùng To V )
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Cách 2➔ His family is said to have a lot of money in his house.
2. People say that the train leaves at 12 a.m.
➔ It is said that _____________________.
➔ The train is said ___________________.
3. People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ It is said that __________________________.
➔ Wind is said __________________________.
4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ It is said that _________________________________.
➔ We are said __________________________________.
5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ It is said that __________________.
➔ Jun is said ____________________.
6. People think that the new prime minister is a good speaker.
➔ It is ___________________________________
➔ The new prime minister __________________
7. They report that the suspended gunman is in custody.
➔ The suspended _________________________
➔ It is __________________________________
8. People don't expect that the new party will win the election.
➔ It isn't ________________________________
➔ The new ______________________________
9. The police say that the principal is at large.
➔ It is _________________________________
➔ The principal _________________________
10. The detective knows that the robber has left the city.
➔ It is _________________________________
➔ The robber ___________________________
11. People believe that giving encouragement is important at work, too.
➔ It is ___________________________________
➔ Giving encouragement ____________________
12. They told us that Charles drank too much at the party.
➔ It was _________________________________
➔ Charles ________________________________
2. People say that the train leaves at 12 a.m.
➔ It is said that the train leaves at 12 a.m.
➔ The train is said to leave at 12 a.m.
3. People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ It is said that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ Wind is said to have passed the exam last week.
4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ It is said that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ We are said to have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ It is said that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ Jun is said to be a handsome boy.
6. People think that the new prime minister is a good speaker.
➔ It is thought that the new prime minister is a good speaker.
➔ The new prime minister is thought to be a good speaker.
7. They report that the suspended gunman is in custody.
➔ The suspended gunman is reported to be in custody.
➔ It is reported that the suspended gunman is in custody.
8. People don't expect that the new party will win the election.
➔ It isn't expected that the new party will win the election.
➔ The new party isn't expected to win the election.
9. The police say that the principal is at large.
➔ It is said that the principal is at large.
➔ The principal is said to be at large.
10. The detective knows that the robber has left the city.
➔ It is known that the robber has left the city.
➔ The robber is known to have left the city.
11.People believe that giving encouragement is important at work, too.
➔ It is believed that giving encouragement is important at work, too.
➔ Giving encouragement is believed to be important at work, too.
12. They told us that Charles drank too much at the party.
➔ It was told that Charles drank too much at the party.
➔ Charles to told to drink too much at the party.
Bài 3: Put the sentences into passive voice
1. People think that Jack London's life and writings represent the American love of adventure
2. People rumour that he has 22 children
3. People say that he slept on a bed of nails
4. People say he won a lot of money gambling
5. People say that he writes poetry
6. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people
7. We expected that the rate of inflation will fail
8. They say that he is somewhere in Germany
9. People think that she died in a place crash
10. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery
Bài 3: Put the sentences into passive voice
1. People think that Jack London's life and writings represent the American love of adventure
-> Jack London's life and writings are thought to represent the American love of adventure.
2. People rumour that he has 22 children
-> He is rumoured to have 22 children.
3. People say that he slept on a bed of nails
-> He is said to have slept on a bed of nails.
4. People say he won a lot of money gambling
-> He is said to have won a lot of money gambling.
5. People say that he writes poetry
-> He is said to write poetry.
6. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people
-> It was said that fresh air was bad for sick people.
7. We expected that the rate of inflation will fail
-> It is expected that the rate of inflation will fall.
8. They say that he is somewhere in Germany
-> He is said to be somewhere in Germany.
9. People think that she died in a place crash
-> She is though to have died in a plane crash.
10. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery
-> It is rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery.
Bài 3: Put the sentences into passive voice
1. People think that Jack London's life and writings represent the American love of adventure
-> Jack London's life and writings are thought to represent the American love of adventure.
2. People rumour that he has 22 children
-> He is rumoured to have 22 children.
3. People say that he slept on a bed of nails
-> He is said to have slept on a bed of nails.
4. People say he won a lot of money gambling
-> He is said to have won a lot of money gambling.
5. People say that he writes poetry
-> He is said to write poetry.
6. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people
-> It was said that fresh air was bad for sick people.
7. We expected that the rate of inflation will fail
-> It is expected that the rate of inflation will fall.
8. They say that he is somewhere in Germany
-> He is said to be somewhere in Germany.
9. People think that she died in a place crash
-> She is though to have died in a plane crash.
10. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery
-> It is rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery.
PASSIVE VOICE (CONT)
I. Change the sentences into the passive voice
1.They told me that you were the best architect in this city.
2.She reported that frost killed the flowers.
3.That officer announced that the meeting was delayed until next week.
4.People think that Maradona is the best football player in the 20 th century.
5.They find that the job is not suitable for a girl like her.
6.The teacher explained that this powerful engine pulled the train.
7.He told me that his football team had played well last season.
8. People said that the thief stole all his money
9. They report that he is the best student in his school
10. Someone said that my children had been saved by the old man
II Read the sentences then write another sentences with the same meaning.
1. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.
2. People say that many people are homeless after the flood.
3. People know that the Prime Minister is in favor of the new law.
4. People expect that the government will lose the election.
5. People think that the prisoner escaped climbing over the wall.
6. People believe that the thieves got in through the kitchen.
7. People alleged that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
8. People reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
9. Someone said that three men were arrested after the explosion.
10. People say that he is 108 years old.
11.They told me that you were the best architect in this city.
12.She reported that frost killed the flowers.
13.That officer announced that the meeting was delayed until next week.
14.People think that Maradona is the best football player in the 20th century.
15.They find that the job is not suitable for a girl like her.
16.The teacher explained that this powerful engine pulled the train.
17.He told me that his football team had played well last season.
18. People said that the thief stole all his money
19. They report that he is the best student in his school
20. Someone said that my children had been saved by the old man
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People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ It is said that __________________________.
➔ Wind is said __________________________.
4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ It is said that _________________________________.
➔ We are said __________________________________.
5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ It is said that __________________.
➔ Jun is said ____________________.
➔ The new prime minister __________________
People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
➔ It is said that Wind passed the exam last week__________________________.
➔ Wind is said to have passed the exam last week__________________________.
4. People say that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months.
➔ It is said that we have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months_________________________________.
➔ We are said to have eaten Korea’s food for 2 months __________________________________.
5. People say that Jun is a handsome boy.
➔ It is said that Jun is a handsome boy __________________.
➔ Jun is said to be a handsome boy ____________________.
1. They say that the visitors were killed by the terrorists.
->
->
2. Many people think Steve stole the money.
->
->
3 People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
->
->
4. people say that she passed the exam
->
->
5. It was believed that Anna was leaving the town
->
->
1. They say that the visitors were killed by the terrorists.
-> The visitors are said to have been killed by the terrorists.
-> It is said that the visitors were killed by the terrorists.
2. Many people think Steve stole the money.
-> Steve is thought to have stolen the money
-> It is thought that Steve stole the money.
3 People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
-> He was believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery
-> It was believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
4. people say that she passed the exam
-> She is said to have passed the exam
-> It is said that she passed the exam
5. It was believed that Anna was leaving the town
-> Anna was believed to have been leaving the town
1. They rumoured that the man was still living in London.It.................................................................................................................................................................
2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.....................................................................................................................................................................
3. They declared that she won the competition.....................................................................................................................................................................
4. They know that English is an international language.....................................................................................................................................................................
5. They say that Jim is the brightest student in his class.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. They think that he has died a natural death.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. They reported that the troops were coming.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. People believed that the Earth stood still..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. People think that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. People rumour that he has 22 children....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. People say that he slept on a bed of nails................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12. People say he won a lot of money gambling.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13. People say that he writes poetry.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15. We expected that the rate of inflation will fall.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16. They say that he is somewhere in Germany.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17. People think that she died in a plane crash.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19. People think the government will build a supermarket here.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
20. People believed that the Earth was the center of the universe.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1. They rumoured that the man was still living in London.
It was romoured that the man was still living in London
2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
13 was believed to have been an unlucky number
3. They declared that she won the competition.
She was declared to win the competition
4. They know that English is an international language.
English is known to be an international language
5. They say that Jim is the brightest student in his class.
John is said to be the brightest student in class
6.They think that he has died a natural death.
He is thought to have died a natural death
7. They reported that the troops were coming.
The troops were reported to have been coming
8. People believed that the Earth stood still.
It was believed that the Earth stood still
9. People think that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.
Jack London's life and his writings are thought by many people to represent the American love of advanture
10. People rumour that he has 22 children.
It is rumoured that he has 22 children
11. People say that he slept on a bed of nails.
It is said that he slept on a bed of nails
12. People say he won a lot of money gambling.
He is said to have won a lot of money glambing
13. People say that he writes poetry
It is said that he writes poetry
14. They believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.
Fresh air was believed to have been bad for sick people
15. We expected that the rate of inflation will fall.
It was expected that the rate of inflation will fall
16. They say that he is somewhere in Germany.
It is said that he is somewhere in Germany
17. People think that she died in a plane crash.
She is thought to have died in a plane crash
18. People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery.
He was rumoured to have been involved in the bank robbery
19. People think the government will build a supermarket here.
The government is thought to build a supermarket here
20. People believed that the Earth was the center of the universe.
It was believed that the Earth was the center of the universe
1. They rumoured that he man was still living in London
=> It was rumoured that the man was still living in London.
2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number
=> It is believed tha t13 is an unlucky number.
3. They declared that she won the competition
=> It was declared that she won the competition.
4. They know that English is an enternational language
=> It is known that English is an enternational language.
5. They say that Jim is the brightest students in his class
=> It is said that Jim is the brightest students in his class.
6. They think that he has died a natural death
=> It is thought that he has died a natural death.
7. They reported that the troops were coming
=> It was reported that the troops were coming.
8. People believed that the Earth stood still
=> It was believed that the Earth stood still.
Change the following sentences into the passive voice:
1.People said they were working overseas
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2.They have said that he is a man of action
=>
3. People say thay the woman has some resorts by the sea
=>
4.People consider that the robber is hiding somewhere near his house.
=>
5.They say thay Henry scrored the goal for his team in the final match
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6. They say that she has married a scientist from Poland
=>
7. People generally think that life will be found on other planet
=>
8.They say that she has married a famous businessman
=>
9. People have suggested thay the school should stop punishing students.
=>
10. People think that overeating is the cause of many diseases.
=>
11. No one has taken out the garbage
=>
12.I had a doctor check my health
=>
13.I got a mechanic to service my car
=>
14. I have a gardener grow vegetables and flowers
=>
15. I expected they invited me the concert but they didin't
Change the following sentences into the passive voice:
1.People said they were working overseas
=> It was said they were working overseas
2.They have said that he is a man of action
=> He has been said to be a man of action
3. People say thay the woman has some resorts by the sea
=> The woman is said to have some resorts by the sea
4.People consider that the robber is hiding somewhere near his house.
=> It is considered that the robber is hiding somewhere near his house
5.They say thay Henry scrored the goal for his team in the final match
=> Henry is said to have scored the goal for his team in the final match
6. They say that she has married a scientist from Poland
=> It is said that she has married a scientist from Poland
7. People generally think that life will be found on other planet
=> Life is generally thought to be found on other planet
8.They say that she has married a famous businessman
=> It is said that she has married a famous businessman
9. People have suggested thay the school should stop punishing students.
=> People have suggested that students should stop being punished by the school
10. People think that overeating is the cause of many diseases.
=> Overeating is thought to be the cause of many diseases
11. No one has taken out the garbage
=> The garbage hasn't been taken out
12.I had a doctor check my health
=> I had my health checked by a doctor
13.I got a mechanic to service my car
=> I got my car serviced (by a mechanic)
14. I have a gardener grow vegetables and flowers
=> I have vegetables and flowers grown by a gardener
15. I expected they invited me the concert but they didin't
I expected to have been invited to the concert by them
Change into passive voice.
1. People say tortoises live longer than elephants.
2. They say that he is the richest man in our town.
3. They are building several new schools in our town.
4. They believe that he won Vietlot last week.
5. Sam killed a lion last week. 6. You must hand in your report before the end of this month.
7. I had just finished the job when the factory closed.
8. No one has opened that box for the past hundred years.
9. Are you going to mail these letters soon?
10. People reported that he broke into my house last night.
11. I had my father repair my bike yesterday.
12. Mrs Brown is having the dressmaker make her new shirt.
13. Someone has stolen my car yesterday.
14. My sister is going to have the hairdresser's cut her hair. 15. Somebody must do something for these poor men.
16. Nobody has made mistakes.
17. They think that he is living in London now.
18. Somebody has brought this child up badly.
19. The teacher promised Jane a prize if she worked well.
20. I hate people looking at me.
21. One cannot eat an orange if nobody has peeled it.
22. They said that this house was built long ago.
