PASSIVE AND REPORTING VERBS

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO DIRECT SPEECH. Remember we have studied this structure which mixes passive and reporting verbs para decir: “Se cree que...”, “ Se opina---”, “ se piensa...”, etc.

********This can be a good exercise to review explained grammar, UNIT 3.

1. It is expected that prices will rise again.

2. It is feared that all passengers had died in the crash.

3. He is supposed to be an expert in financial matters.

4. He is thought to have committed the crime.

5. It is thought that the sea level is rising.

6. The Antartic is believed to have a lot of coal.

7. Norman is considered to be honest and reliable.