PASSIVE - REPORTING VERBS

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What is a passive reporting verb?

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A passive reporting verb is a verb that indicates that the subject of the sentence is acted upon rather than performing the action, often used to report what others say or believe.

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What is the structure of a passive reporting verb in the present tense?

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The structure is: 'is/are + past participle + to + base form of the verb.' For example, 'is said to be.'

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What is the structure of a passive reporting verb in the past tense?

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The structure is: 'was/were + past participle + to + base form of the verb.' For example, 'was said to have been.'

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How do you convert an active sentence to a passive reporting verb?

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Identify the subject and object, change the object to the subject of the passive sentence, and use the appropriate form of 'to be' with the past participle.

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What does 'is said to' imply in a sentence?

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It implies that there is a general belief or opinion about the subject, without specifying who holds that belief.

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What does 'was believed to' indicate about a past event?

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It indicates that there was a belief about the subject in the past, often used to report historical opinions or beliefs.

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What is the difference between 'is believed to be' and 'was believed to be'?

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'Is believed to be' refers to a current belief, while 'was believed to be' refers to a belief that existed in the past.

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What is the function of 'to have' in passive reporting verbs?

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'To have' is used to indicate a completed action in relation to the subject, often in the structure 'is said to have + past participle.'

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Provide an example of a passive reporting verb in a sentence.

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Example: 'The project is said to have been successful.'

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What does 'is known to' suggest about a subject?

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It suggests that there is a general acknowledgment or recognition of a fact about the subject.