: Frequently used with verbs such as claim, expect, consider, understand, assume, and estimate . Transformation Examples Active Voice Impersonal Passive (Form 1) Personal Passive (Form 2) People believe he is rich. It is believed that he is rich. He is believed to be rich. They say she lives in Paris. It is said that she lives in Paris. She is said to live in Paris. Police report the thief fled. It is reported that the thief fled. The thief is reported to have fled . Practice Resources
: Commonly found in news reports, academic writing, and official statements to sound more objective. impersonal passive exercises
Everyone thinks was designed by a local architect. Authorities believe the suspect is hiding in the city. Many consider this book to be a masterpiece. Exercise 3: Mixed Tense Challenge : Frequently used with verbs such as claim,
Everyone knows that she is an excellent lawyer. He is believed to be rich