It was reported that the thief escaped. → The thief __________.
It is expected that prices will rise. → Prices __________ rise.
It is believed that she knows the secret. → She __________ the secret. impersonal passive voice exercises
It is said that he was a genius. → He __________ a genius.
A more comprehensive exercise involves taking a short text written in the active voice and rewriting it using the impersonal passive voice where suitable. This helps learners see the broader application of the grammatical structure. It was reported that the thief escaped
The painting is believed to have been stolen by a professional. This book is considered to be a masterpiece. The athlete is known to have been training in secret. He is alleged to have committed the crime. It is suggested that the meeting was a failure. She is understood to be the best candidate. The company is rumored to be going bankrupt.
Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. → Prices __________ rise
People claim that the new drug is effective. → It __________ that the new drug is effective.