B2Englishen.b2.033

Advanced passive: It is said/believed that

Structure:

It + is + said/believed/thought/reported + that + clause

Example:

It is believed that the company will announce layoffs.

Examples

It is believed that the company will announce layoffs.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "It is believed that the company will announce layoffs."

Adjective + preposition: afraid of, keen on, responsible for

Adjective + preposition: aware of, familiar with, interested in

Adjective + preposition: similar to, different from, capable of

Advanced passive: Subject + is said to + infinitive

Advanced passive: Subject + is said to have + past participle