Passive

Some people think globalisation interferes with national sovereignty.

• It is thought that ....

• It is felt that...

• It was thought that...

• Globalisation was thought

People say that the planet has become a global village.

• It has been said that...

• The planet is said to have become...

• It is thought that...

• The planet has been said to have become...

Everyone knows that global brands dominate the world market.

• It was understood that...

• Global brands is known to dominate...

• It is known that...

• Global brands were known to dominate...

We understand that fair trade is essential for poor countries to grow.

• Fair trade is understood to is...

• It was understood...

• It is understood that fair trade to be...

• Fair trade is understood to be...

Statistics show that hunger is rising in developed countries due to the crisis.

• Hunger is showing to be...

• It is known that...

• It is shown...

• Hunger was shown to be...

Many people believe that the new availability of foreign foods in a market displaces local farmers.

• The new availability of foreign foods in a market is believed to have displaced...

• It is thought that...

• It was believed...

• The new availability of foreign foods in a market was believed