B1 Passive & Reported Speech 12 min read Medio

Voz Pasiva: Verbos de Reporte (Se dice que...)

Dominar los verbos de reporte pasivos hace tu inglés sonar más formal, objetivo y con más matices.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use reporting verbs in the passive to share information without naming a specific source, creating a formal, objective tone.

  • Use 'It + passive verb + that' for general claims: 'It is said that he is rich.'
  • Use 'Subject + passive verb + to-infinitive' for specific focus: 'He is said to be rich.'
  • Common verbs include: say, think, believe, consider, report, and claim.
It + 🐝 (be) + 🗣️ (Verb-ed) + that + 📝 (Clause)

Overview

¿Alguna vez has escuchado un secreto jugoso y has querido compartirlo sin parecer un chismoso? ¿O quizás viste una publicación en Instagram sobre una nueva aplicación pero no sabías quién empezó la tendencia? En inglés, tenemos una forma súper práctica de hablar sobre rumores, noticias y creencias generales sin dar nombres.
Aquí es donde entra la voz pasiva con verbos de reporte (Reporting Verbs). Suena como un nombre gramatical grande y aterrador, pero en realidad es bastante simple. Piénsalo como la
Voz del Reportero de Noticias
.
En lugar de decir
People say that Apple is making a car
, puedes decir It is said that Apple is making a car. Te hace sonar objetivo, profesional y quizás un poco misterioso. Ya sea que estés enviando un mensaje a un amigo sobre un video viral o escribiendo un informe para una reunión de Zoom, este patrón es tu mejor amigo.
Te ayuda a centrarte en la *información* en lugar de en la *persona* que habla. Imagina que eres un agente secreto informando sobre una misión.
It is believed that the target is at the cafe
.
Suena mucho más genial que
My friend thinks he is there
, ¿verdad?

How This Grammar Works

Esta gramática funciona cambiando el enfoque de tu oración. En una oración normal, solemos empezar con la persona que habla.
Everyone says that the new movie is great
.
Aquí, Everyone es la estrella. Pero en la versión de reporte pasivo, la *noticia* se convierte en la estrella. It is said that the new movie is great.
Usamos verbos específicos llamados verbos de reporte para hacer este trabajo. Son palabras como say, think, believe, know, report y expect. Estos verbos actúan como un puente entre el rumor y la realidad.
Es como poner un filtro a una foto; cambia la forma en que la gente ve la información. Crea un poco de distancia entre tú y la declaración. Si la declaración es incorrecta, bueno, solo dijiste Se dice que, ¡no que *tú* lo dijeras!
Es la herramienta gramatical perfecta para cuando no estás 100% seguro de si algo es cierto pero aun así quieres hablar de ello. Es la versión lingüística de decir
No me cites, pero...
.

Formation Pattern

1
Hay dos formas principales de construir estas oraciones, y ambas siguen una lógica muy clara.
2
El patrón con It (La forma fácil):
3
Esta es la versión más común y sencilla. Solo necesitas unos pocos bloques de construcción:
4
Empieza con la palabra It.
5
Añade el verbo to be (normalmente is o was).
6
Añade el verbo de reporte en su forma de participio pasado (como said, thought o known).
7
Añade la palabra that.
8
Termina con la noticia que quieres compartir.
9
Patrón: It + is/was + Participio Pasado + that + Oración.
10
Ejemplo: It is thought that the exam will be hard. (Se piensa que el examen será difícil).
11
El patrón con Sujeto (La forma elegante):
12
Este se centra en la persona o cosa de la que trata el rumor. Es un poco más avanzado pero suena muy natural.
13
Empieza con la persona o cosa (el Sujeto).
14
Añade el verbo to be (is, are, was, were).
15
Añade el verbo de reporte en su forma de participio pasado.
16
Añade to + la forma base del verbo.
17
Patrón: Sujeto + is/was + Participio Pasado + to + Verbo.
18
Ejemplo: The teacher is said to be very kind. (Se dice que el profesor es muy amable).
19
Tabla de Conjugación:
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Verbo | Patrón It | Patrón Sujeto
21
say | It is said that... | He is said to...
22
think | It is thought that... | She is thought to...
23
believe | It is believed that... | It is believed to...

When To Use It

Deberías recurrir a esta gramática siempre que quieras sonar más formal o cuando compartas información de una fuente desconocida. Aquí tienes algunos escenarios del mundo real:
  • Compartir chismes:
    It is said that they broke up over a WhatsApp message!
    (Drama clásico).
  • Informes de noticias:
    It is reported that the flight is delayed due to weather
    . (Útil para vlogs de viajes).
  • Hechos generales:
    It is known that the Earth is round
    . (¡Aunque algunos TikTokers podrían no estar de acuerdo!).
  • Opiniones profesionales:
    It is expected that the project will finish on Friday
    . (Ideal para entrevistas de trabajo o llamadas de Zoom).
  • Tendencias de redes sociales:
    This new cafe is thought to have the best lattes in town
    . (Perfecto para tu pie de foto en Instagram).
Usar estos patrones hace que tu inglés suene más equilibrado. En lugar de decir siempre People say, varías un poco. Demuestra que tienes un alto nivel de control sobre el idioma.
Además, es genial para evitar culpas.
It was thought that the meeting was at 10 AM
suena mucho mejor que
I thought the meeting was at 10 AM
cuando llegas tarde.

Common Mistakes

¡Incluso los expertos se equivocan con esto a veces! Ten cuidado con estas trampas comunes:
  • Olvidar el that: En el patrón con It, casi siempre necesitas that.
  • ✗ *Incorrecto:* It is said the movie is bad.
  • ✓ *Correcto:* It is said that the movie is bad.
  • Confundir to y that: Este es el error más común. Recuerda: It va con that, y el Sujeto va con to.
  • ✗ *Incorrecto:* He is said that he is rich.
  • ✓ *Correcto:* He is said to be rich.
  • Usar la forma verbal incorrecta: Asegúrate de que el verbo de reporte esté en participio pasado (said, no say).
  • ✗ *Incorrecto:* It is say that she is coming.
  • ✓ *Correcto:* It is said that she is coming.
  • Confusión con el plural: En el patrón de sujeto, asegúrate de que is/are coincida con el sujeto.
  • ✗ *Incorrecto:* They is said to be late.
  • ✓ *Correcto:* They are said to be late.
No te preocupes si cometes estos errores al principio. Incluso los hablantes nativos a veces dicen It's supposed that cuando deberían decir It is thought that. ¡Sigue practicando!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

¿En qué se diferencia esto de simplemente decir People say?
Voz Activa (La forma directa):
  • People say that pizza is healthy
    .
  • Esto es amable y casual. Estás hablando de lo que hace la *gente*. Es genial para una charla en un café.
Reporte Pasivo (La forma objetiva):
  • It is said that pizza is healthy
    .
  • Esto es más formal. Suena como un estudio científico o un informe de noticias. Se centra en la *pizza*, no en la gente.
Piénsalo así: la Voz Activa es como un grupo de amigos charlando. El Reporte Pasivo es como un anuncio oficial por un altavoz.
Otro patrón similar es la voz pasiva regular (The cake was eaten). La diferencia es que los reportes pasivos usan verbos de *pensamiento* o *habla* (say, think, know). Las pasivas regulares usan verbos de *acción* (eat, build, break).
Así, The house was built es una pasiva regular, pero The house is said to be haunted es un reporte pasivo. ¡Uno es sobre una acción, el otro sobre un rumor!

Quick FAQ

P: ¿Esto es solo para escritura formal?

R: ¡Para nada! Lo usamos también en chismes casuales.

It is said that he has a secret twin!

P: ¿Puedo usar cualquier verbo?

R: No, solo los verbos de reporte como say, think, believe, know, report y expect funcionan bien aquí.

P: ¿Por qué usar It como sujeto?

R: It es un sujeto ficticio. No significa nada; solo ocupa el lugar para que la oración pueda centrarse en la noticia.

P: ¿Hay una versión en pasado?

R: ¡Sí! Puedes decir It was said that o He was thought to be. Solo cambia is por was.

P: ¿Funciona esto para preguntas?

R: ¡Sí!

Is it said that he is leaving?
o
Is she thought to be the winner?

P: ¿Cuál es el verbo más común?

R: Said es definitivamente el rey de los verbos de reporte. ¡Oirás It is said that por todas partes!

P: ¿Puedo usar It is said to be?

R: No, eso mezcla los dos patrones. Usa It is said that... o Something is said to be....

Common Reporting Verbs in Passive

Verb It + Passive + That Subject + Passive + To-Infinitive
Say
It is said that...
He is said to be...
Think
It is thought that...
She is thought to have...
Believe
It is believed that...
They are believed to live...
Consider
It is considered that...
It is considered to be...
Report
It is reported that...
The news is reported to be...
Claim
It is claimed that...
He is claimed to have...
Know
It is known that...
She is known to work...
Expect
It is expected that...
Prices are expected to rise...

Contractions in Reporting Passives

Full Form Contracted Form Usage
It is said
It's said
Common in speech
It is thought
It's thought
Common in speech
He is said
He's said
Common in speech
They are believed
They're believed
Common in speech

Meanings

A grammatical construction used to report what people in general say, think, or believe, often used in news and academic writing to maintain objectivity.

1

General Hearsay

Reporting rumors or widely held beliefs without a specific source.

“It is said that the house is haunted.”

“He is thought to be the best player in the league.”

2

Formal/Academic Reporting

Presenting facts or theories in a way that sounds objective and authoritative.

“It is considered that the experiment was a success.”

“The virus is known to spread through air droplets.”

3

Historical/Past Beliefs

Describing what people used to believe in the past.

“It was once thought that the Earth was flat.”

“The ruins were believed to be of Roman origin.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Voz Pasiva: Verbos de Reporte (Se dice que...)
Reporte Activo Pasiva Impersonal (It is...) Pasiva Personal (Subject is...)
People say he's smart.
It is said that he's smart.
He is said to be smart.
They believe she is kind.
It is believed that she is kind.
She is believed to be kind.
Experts expect prices will rise.
It is expected that prices will rise.
Prices are expected to rise.
People know he stole the car.
It is known that he stole the car.
He is known to have stolen the car.
The media reported they fled.
It was reported that they fled.
They were reported to have fled.
Many think she's innocent.
It is thought that she's innocent.
She is thought to be innocent.
We understand he's busy.
It is understood that he's busy.
He is understood to be busy.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
He is widely held to be an exceptional leader.

He is widely held to be an exceptional leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Neutral
It is said that he is a great leader.

It is said that he is a great leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Informal
They say he's a great leader.

They say he's a great leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Jerga
Word is, he's the GOAT.

Word is, he's the GOAT. (Describing a politician or boss)

Verbos de Reporte Pasivos: El Flujo de Información

Verbos de Reporte Pasivos

Patrón 1: Impersonal

  • It is said that... Declaraciones generales
  • It is believed that... Opiniones comunes
  • It is known that... Hechos establecidos

Patrón 2: Personal

  • Subject is said to be... Estado presente/futuro
  • Subject is believed to have... Acción pasada
  • Subject is expected to... Acción futura

¿Por qué usarlos?

  • Objetividad Escritura formal, noticias
  • Diplomacia Evitar culpas
  • Foco en la Info Fuente no importante

Reporte Pasivo Impersonal vs. Personal

Impersonal: It is said that...
It is reported that the company is hiring. Reporte general
It is believed that aliens exist. Creencia extendida
It is known that water boils at 100°C. Hecho universal
Personal: Subject is said to...
The company is reported to be hiring. Foco en 'company'
Aliens are believed to exist. Foco en 'aliens'
Water is known to boil at 100°C. Foco en 'water'

Eligiendo la Estructura de Reporte Pasivo

1

¿Quieres enfocarte en la información en general, o en un sujeto específico?

YES
Información en general -> Usa 'It is + PP + that-clause'
NO
Sujeto específico -> Usa 'Subject + is/are + PP + to-infinitive'
2

¿La acción reportada es en el pasado en relación con el reporte?

YES
Usa 'to have + past participle'
NO
¿Es una acción continua? -> Usa 'to be + -ing' (si no, 'to + forma base')

Verbos de Reporte Comunes en Pasiva

🗣️

Opinión General

  • • say
  • • believe
  • • think
  • • understand
📰

Reporte Oficial

  • • report
  • • announce
  • • state
  • • allege
🧠

Expectativa/Conocimiento

  • • expect
  • • know
  • • consider
  • • assume
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

It is said that he is rich.

Se dice que él es rico.

2

It is known that she is a teacher.

Se sabe que ella es profesora.

3

It is thought that it will rain.

Se piensa que lloverá.

4

It is reported that the shop is closed.

Se informa que la tienda está cerrada.

1

It is believed that they live in London.

Se cree que viven en Londres.

2

It is said that the food here is good.

Se dice que la comida aquí es buena.

3

It is known that water boils at 100 degrees.

Se sabe que el agua hierve a 100 grados.

4

It is thought that the movie starts at 8.

Se piensa que la película empieza a las 8.

1

He is said to be a very talented musician.

Se dice que es un músico muy talentoso.

2

It is reported that the strike will end soon.

Se informa que la huelga terminará pronto.

3

The company is thought to be losing money.

Se piensa que la empresa está perdiendo dinero.

4

It was once believed that the sun went around the Earth.

Una vez se creyó que el sol giraba alrededor de la Tierra.

1

The suspect is alleged to have fled the country.

Se alega que el sospechoso ha huido del país.

2

It is widely considered that his latest book is his best.

Se considera ampliamente que su último libro es el mejor.

3

The painting is believed to be a genuine Picasso.

Se cree que la pintura es un Picasso auténtico.

4

It is expected that interest rates will rise next month.

Se espera que las tasas de interés suban el próximo mes.

1

The manuscript is purported to be the work of a 15th-century monk.

Se pretende que el manuscrito sea obra de un monje del siglo XV.

2

It is contended that the current policy is fundamentally flawed.

Se sostiene que la política actual es fundamentalmente defectuosa.

3

The CEO is understood to be considering his resignation.

Se entiende que el CEO está considerando su renuncia.

4

It has been suggested that the two events are linked.

Se ha sugerido que los dos eventos están vinculados.

1

The findings are widely held to have significant implications for the field.

Se considera ampliamente que los hallazgos tienen implicaciones significativas para el campo.

2

It is surmised that the civilization collapsed due to prolonged drought.

Se conjetura que la civilización colapsó debido a una sequía prolongada.

3

The senator is reputed to have been involved in the scandal.

Se dice que el senador estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.

4

It is gathered from the evidence that the fire was intentional.

Se deduce de la evidencia que el incendio fue intencional.

Fácil de confundir

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs Active Reporting (They say...)

Learners often use 'They say' in formal writing where 'It is said' is required.

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs Standard Passive

Mixing up 'The book was written' (action) with 'The book is said to be' (opinion).

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs It says vs It is said

Using 'It says' to mean 'People say'.

Errores comunes

✗

Is said that he is rich.

✓

It is said that he is rich.

In English, you cannot start a sentence with 'Is'. You need the dummy subject 'It'.
✗

People is said he is rich.

✓

It is said he is rich.

You are mixing 'People say' and 'It is said'.
✗

It says that he is rich.

✓

It is said that he is rich.

Using 'says' makes it sound like the word 'It' is actually speaking.
✗

He said to be rich.

✓

He is said to be rich.

You forgot the verb 'to be' which is required for the passive.
✗

It is thought he rich.

✓

It is thought that he is rich.

You need the full clause (subject + verb) after 'that'.
✗

He is thought being rich.

✓

He is thought to be rich.

After a passive reporting verb, use 'to + infinitive', not '-ing'.
✗

It believed that...

✓

It is believed that...

Missing the auxiliary 'is'.
✗

He is said to have steal the money.

✓

He is said to have stolen the money.

After 'to have', you must use the past participle (V3).
✗

It is reported the plane to be late.

✓

It is reported that the plane is late.

You are mixing the two patterns. Use 'It... that' or 'The plane... to be'.
✗

He is thought to be live in London.

✓

He is thought to live in London.

Don't use 'be' before a main verb in the infinitive unless it's continuous.
✗

The CEO is alleged having lied.

✓

The CEO is alleged to have lied.

Even at advanced levels, the 'to-infinitive' rule for reporting verbs is often missed in favor of the gerund.
✗

It is contended the policy being wrong.

✓

It is contended that the policy is wrong.

Complex reporting verbs still require the 'that' clause or 'to-infinitive' structure.

Patrones de oraciones

It is ___ that ___.

___ is/are thought to ___.

It was once believed that ___.

The suspect is alleged to have ___.

Real World Usage

TV News Broadcast constant

It is reported that the storm is heading north.

Academic Essay very common

It is generally accepted that the data is accurate.

Office Gossip common

He's said to be getting a promotion.

Legal Document very common

The defendant is alleged to have committed the act.

History Textbook common

It was believed that the king had died in battle.

Travel Guide occasional

The fountain is said to bring good luck.

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💡

Elige bien tu 'it'

Recuerda usar 'It is said that...' cuando quieres una declaración general o no quieres mencionar la fuente. Es como un la gente dice universal.
It is said that practice makes perfect.
⚠️

¡No te olvides el 'to'!

Cuando usas 'Subject is said to...', siempre usa 'to' seguido de la forma base del verbo (e.g., 'to be', 'to have', 'to go'). ¡No uses '-ing' o participios pasados directamente después de 'to'!
He is said to be very smart.
(NO:
He is said being very smart.
)
🎯

Varía tus infinitivos

Para diferentes tiempos, usa 'to be' para presente/futuro ('is said to be'), 'to have + past participle' para acciones pasadas ('is said to have done'), y 'to be + -ing' para acciones continuas ('is said to be doing'). ¡Así eres más preciso!
She is said to have lived here for years.
🌍

Sonar objetivo

En culturas angloparlantes, especialmente en periodismo o academia, esta pasiva es muy valorada para sonar objetivo y general. Sugiere que la info es aceptada o reportada oficialmente, no solo tu opinión.
It is believed that the research is groundbreaking.
💡

Revisa el contexto

Si bien es genial para reportes formales, usar estas estructuras en chats casuales o con amigos puede sonar muy rígido. Piensa en tu audiencia y el tono que quieres dar.
It is said that you are coming to the party.
(Sonaría raro en una invitación informal)

Smart Tips

Start your sentences with 'It is reported that...' or 'It is alleged that...'.

Someone said there was a fire. → It is reported that there was a fire.

Use the 'Subject + is said to' pattern. It's more descriptive.

People say he is a good boss. → He is said to be a good boss.

Avoid 'I think'. Use 'It is considered that...' or 'It is argued that...'.

I think the data is wrong. → It is considered that the data may be inaccurate.

Use 'to have + V3' to show the action happened before the reporting.

People think he was a spy. → He is thought to have been a spy.

Pronunciación

/ɪt ɪz ˈsɛd ðæt/

Stress on the reporting verb

In the phrase 'It is SAID that', the stress usually falls on the past participle to emphasize the nature of the report.

/ɪtɪz/

Linking 'It is'

In natural speech, 'It is' often sounds like 'It's' or 'Idiz' with a soft 'd' sound in American English.

Falling intonation for facts

It is known that the Earth is round. ↘

Conveys certainty and authority.

Rising intonation for rumors

It is said that he's leaving? ↗

Conveys doubt or asks for confirmation.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Remember S.T.A.R.: Said, Thought, Alleged, Reported. These are your 4 main reporting stars!

Asociación visual

Imagine a news anchor sitting behind a desk. They aren't saying 'I think...', they are reading a script that says 'It is reported that...'. The desk is the 'It is' that supports the whole story.

Rhyme

When you don't know who to blame, 'It is said' is the name of the game!

Story

A secret agent needs to share information without revealing his source. He writes a letter starting with 'It is believed that the enemy is near.' By using the passive, he keeps his source safe and sounds like a professional spy.

Word Web

Itissaidthatthoughtbelievedreportedto be

Desafío

Look at a news headline today. Try to rewrite it using 'It is said that...' or 'The [Subject] is reported to...'.

Notas culturales

British academic writing relies heavily on the impersonal passive to sound modest and objective, avoiding 'I think' at all costs.

Journalists use 'alleged' to avoid lawsuits (libel). If they say 'He stole it', they can be sued. If they say 'He is alleged to have stolen it', they are safe.

In casual conversation, 'It's said that' is less common than 'Word has it' or 'They say', but 'He's said to be' is common when discussing celebrities.

This structure comes from the Latin 'impersonal passive' where verbs like 'dicitur' (it is said) were used to convey general truths.

Inicios de conversación

“

It is said that travel broadens the mind. Do you agree?

“

He is thought to be the greatest athlete of all time. Who am I talking about?

“

It is rumored that a new iPhone is coming out soon. Have you heard anything?

“

In your country, what is said to be the best dish for a visitor to try?

Temas para diario

Write a short news report about a fictional bank robbery. Use at least three reporting passives.
Describe a local legend or ghost story from your hometown.
Discuss a scientific fact you find interesting.
Write a formal recommendation for a friend's job application.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta para completar la frase.

It ___ that the new restaurant serves amazing vegan food.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is believed
Para la estructura pasiva impersonal 'It is + participio pasado + that-clause', usamos 'is' con el singular 'It' y el participio pasado del verbo de reporte.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The actor is reported having a new role in a Netflix series.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The actor is reported to have a new role in a Netflix series.
Cuando se usa la estructura 'Sujeto + is + participio pasado + to-infinitivo', 'to' debe ir seguido de la forma base del verbo ('have'), no de una forma '-ing' ('having').
¿Qué frase usa correctamente la estructura de reporte pasivo? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is known that climate change is a serious issue.
La estructura pasiva impersonal correcta es 'It is + participio pasado + that-clause'. La conjunción 'that' introduce la información reportada.
Escribe la frase correcta en inglés. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Se cree que la compañía lanzará un nuevo producto pronto.'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is believed that the company will launch a new product soon.","The company is believed to be launching a new product soon."]
Esta frase se puede traducir usando la pasiva impersonal ('It is believed that...') o la pasiva personal ('The company is believed to be launching...'). Ambas transmiten el mismo significado de una creencia general.

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Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct passive form of 'believe'.

It ___ that the Earth was flat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: was believed
The context is historical, so we use the past tense 'was'.
Choose the correct structure. Opción múltiple

He is thought ___ in New York.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to live
The pattern is 'Subject + is thought + to-infinitive'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Is said that the movie is very long.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Is said
It should be 'It is said'. Every English sentence needs a subject.
Rewrite 'People say she is a genius' using the passive. Sentence Transformation

She ___ a genius.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is said to be
This follows the 'Subject + passive + to-infinitive' pattern.
Is this sentence correct? True False Rule

'It is reported the company to be closing.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You cannot use 'It' with the 'to-infinitive' pattern. It should be 'It is reported that the company is closing' or 'The company is reported to be closing'.
Match the verb to its formal use. Match Pairs

Match: 1. Allege, 2. Surmise, 3. Rumor

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Crime, 2-Theory, 3-Gossip
Allege is for crimes, surmise is for theories, rumor is for gossip.
Which is more formal? Grammar Sorting

A: They say he's late. B: He is reported to be late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
Passive reporting is always more formal than 'They say'.
What is the past participle of 'think'? Conjugation Drill

It is ___ that...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: thought
Think-thought-thought.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Completa la frase con la forma pasiva correcta. Completar huecos

The new policy ___ to improve working conditions for remote employees.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is expected
Identifica y corrige el error gramatical. Error Correction

It is thought the team leader is resigning.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is thought that the team leader is resigning.
Selecciona la frase gramaticalmente correcta. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is understood to have finished her degree last year.
Traduce la frase al inglés. Traducción

Se dice que el museo está abierto hasta tarde los jueves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is said that the museum is open late on Thursdays.","The museum is said to be open late on Thursdays."]
Ordena estas palabras para formar una oración correcta. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The website is expected to be launched soon.
Empareja el comienzo de la frase con su final correcto. Match Pairs

Match the sentence halves:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige el verbo de reporte más apropiado en voz pasiva. Completar huecos

The suspect ___ to have fled the country immediately after the incident.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is alleged
Corrige el error en este pie de foto de Instagram. Error Correction

It is saying that this view is incredible! #travelgram

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is said that this view is incredible! #travelgram
Identifica la oración que usa la estructura correctamente. Opción múltiple

Which option is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The project manager was understood to be working late every night.
¿Cómo traducirías este pie de foto de TikTok? Traducción

Se rumorea que esta canción será el éxito del verano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is rumored that this song will be the summer hit.","This song is rumored to be the summer hit."]
Pon las palabras en el orden correcto para un reporte formal. Sentence Reorder

Reorder the words to form a coherent sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The documents are believed to have been destroyed.
Empareja el verbo de reporte con un contexto apropiado donde se usaría su forma pasiva. Match Pairs

Match the verb to its common usage context:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

You can! But 'It is said' is more formal and objective. It's better for writing.

No, only verbs of thinking (believe, think), saying (report, claim), or knowing (know, understand).

Meaning is the same. 'It is said that' focuses on the whole idea; 'He is said to' focuses on the person.

Both are correct. 'It's said' is more common in speaking; 'It is said' is better for formal writing.

Yes! 'It is expected that...' is a common way to talk about the future.

No. Use 'It is said that' or 'I was told that'.

Use 'It was said that...' or 'He is said to have been...'.

Yes, it's standard in both British and American English, especially in news.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Se dice que...

Spanish doesn't use a dummy subject like 'It'.

French moderate

On dit que...

French uses an active structure (On dit) for the same purpose.

German high

Es wird gesagt, dass...

German word order in the 'dass' clause is different.

Japanese moderate

...to iwarete iru

Japanese puts the reporting verb at the end of the sentence.

Arabic moderate

Yuqal anna...

Arabic doesn't need a separate word for 'It' or 'is'.

Chinese low

据说是 (Jùshuō shì)

Chinese has no passive conjugation for this; it's a lexical choice.

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