Question

Rewrite the sentences below in the impersonal form of the passive.

1. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.

→ It ………………………………………………………………………………

2. They say that he invented the digital camera.

→ It …………………………………………………………………….

3. Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars.

→ It ………………………………………………………………………….

4. We expect the professor to arrive this morning.

→ It ……………………………………………………………………………….

5. Many employers consider computer skills to be more important than work experience.

→ It ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Answer 1

1. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.

→ It …………… is expected that some major reforms will be suggested by the report…………………………………………………………………

2. They say that he invented the digital camera.

→ It …………………is said that the digital camera was invented by him………………………………………………….

3. Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars.

→ It ……………………has been discovered by scientists that there is water on Mars…………………………………………………….

4. We expect the professor to arrive this morning.

→ It ……………… is expected that the professor will be arriving this morning……………………………………………………………….

5. Many employers consider computer skills to be more important than work experience.

→ It ……………is considered by many employers that computer skills are more important than work experience………………………………………………………………………….