Question

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. Do not change the word given. Example: 0. Reports say that the plane has landed safely. (IS) It is reported that the plane has landed safely. 1. They say the country is on the verge of civil war. (SAID) The country ___________ on the verge of civil war. 2. People thought that the President was ill. (BE) The President ________ ill. 3. The architect received $50,000 for his work. (WAS) $50,000 __________ the architect for his work. 4. People believe that he escaped. (HAVE) He _________ escaped. 5. They thought that he was the best actor for the part. (CONSIDERED) He ____________ the best actor for the part. 6. People thought she was very good at maths, but she failed her last test. (SUPPOSED) She __________ very good at maths, but she failed her last test. 7. They decided to discuss the matter at the next meeting. (AGREED) It _______ the matter would be discussed at the next meeting. 8. They showed the new science lab to the students. (WERE) The ____________ the new science lab. 9. Everything I know about art, I learnt from Mrs. Robinson. (TAUGHT) I ______________ about art by Mrs. Robinson. 10. They use a digital camera to take these photos. (WITH) These ____________ a digital camera.

Answer 1

1. They say the country is on the verge of civil war. (SAID)

The country is said to be on the verge of civil war.

2. People thought that the President was ill. (BE)

The President was thought to be ill.

3. The architect received $50,000 for his work. (WAS)

$50,000 was given to the architect for his work.

4. People believe that he escaped. (HAVE)

He is believed to have escaped.

5. They thought that he was the best actor for the part. (CONSIDERED)

He was considered to be the best actor for the part.

6. People thought she was very good at maths, but she failed her last

test. (SUPPOSED)

She was supposed to be very good at maths, but she failed her last test.

7. They decided to discuss the matter at the next meeting. (AGREED)

It was agreed (that) the matter would be discussed at the next meeting.

8. They showed the new science lab to the students. (WERE)

The students were shown the new science lab.

9. Everything I know about art, I learnt from Mrs. Robinson. (TAUGHT)

I was taught everything I know about art by Mrs. Robinson.

10. They use a digital camera to take these photos. (WITH)

These photos are taken with a digital camera.

Answer 2

1. The country is said to be on the verge of civil war.
2. The President was believed to be ill.
3. $50,000 was given to the architect for his work.
4. He is believed to have escaped.
5. He was considered the best actor for the part.
6. She was supposed to be very good at maths, but she failed her last test.
7. It was agreed that the matter would be discussed at the next meeting.
8. The students were shown the new science lab.
9. I was taught everything I know about art by Mrs. Robinson.
10. These photos were taken with a digital camera.