Reporting Information and Rumors
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of relaying information and navigating rumors with confidence and professional flair.
- Construct sophisticated passive sentences to report hearsay.
- Convert direct inquiries into fluent reported questions.
- Command and request information using precise reporting verbs.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Ready to elevate your conversations, subtly sharing news or expertly relaying information? Dive into this chapter to confidently navigate reported questions and sophisticated passive structures, making your speech sound truly authoritative and refined.
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समाचार और अफवाहें: रिपोर्टिंग क्रियाओं के साथ निष्क्रिय (कहा जाता है कि...)
It is said that...
को मास्टर करने से तुम्हारी रिपोर्टिंग में चार चाँद लग जाते हैं, यह तुम्हारी इंग्लिश को औरformalऔरobjectiveबनाता है। -
उन्नत निष्क्रिय: अफवाहों और मान्यताओं की रिपोर्टिंग (उसे कहा जाता है कि वह...)इस C1 पैसिव स्ट्रक्चर को मास्टर करके तुम अफवाहों और मान्यताओं को बड़े ही अधिकार और बारीकी से बता सकते हो, जिससे तुम्हारी इंग्लिश सच में 'advanced' लगेगी। यह तुम्हें 'objective reporting' और 'nuanced communication' के लिए 'magic tool' देगा।
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पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग संरचनाएँ (उसे कहा जाता है कि...)इन स्ट्रक्चर्स में महारत हासिल करके तुम्हारी इंग्लिश बहुत «अथॉरिटेटिव» और «नुअंस्ड» लगेगी, बिलकुल एक C1 स्पीकर की तरह।
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रिपोर्ट किए गए प्रश्नवाचक शब्द (कौन, क्या, क्यों) के साथ प्रश्नरिपोर्टेड 'wh-' प्रश्न सीधे सवालों को बयानों में बदल देते हैं, जिससे शब्दों का क्रम बदल जाता है और अक्सर टेंस 'बैकशिफ्ट' हो जाता है। ये 'indirect communication' का एक 'powerful tool' है, जो तुम्हारी 'fluency' और 'politeness' दोनों को बढ़ाता है।
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रिपोर्ट किए गए हाँ/नहीं प्रश्न (यदि/चाहे)Master reported Yes/No questions to relay inquiries smoothly and professionally, elevating your C1 English conversations.
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रिपोर्ट किए गए आदेश और अनुरोध: दूसरों को क्या करना है बतानारिपोर्टेड कमांड्स और रिक्वेस्ट्स में महारत हासिल करो ताकि निर्देश देते समय तुम «विनम्र», «पेशेवर» और «स्पष्ट» लगो।
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मोडल और पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग के साथ परोक्ष कथन (C1)Master advanced reporting to sound polished, objective, and nuanced in C1 English.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: relay gossip or business news using advanced impersonal passive structures.
अध्याय गाइड
Overview
Reporting Information and Rumors,is your gateway to sounding truly fluent and authoritative. It equips you with the tools to share news, relay conversations, and even distance yourself from claims, all while maintaining impeccable grammar.
It is said that...or
He is said to be...– to present information objectively, often hinting at its source without explicitly naming it.
How This Grammar Works
I am busy today,becomes
She said she was busy that day.This foundational understanding then branches into more complex, C1-level structures designed for objectivity and nuance.
What is he doing?becomes
She asked what he was doing.Notice the subject-verb order after the question word. Similarly, for reported Yes/No questions, we use 'if' or 'whether' as a connector:
Are you coming? transforms into He wondered if/whether I was coming.
Clean your room! convert into an infinitive structure, often with a specific reporting verb: She told me to clean my room.Here, verbs like *tell*, *ask*, *order*, *advise*, or *warn* are crucial for conveying the original tone.
It is said that...or
He is said to be.... These are powerful for distancing yourself from the information, presenting it as a generally accepted fact or widespread rumor without attribution. For instance, instead of "People say he's very talented,
you can say, It is said that he is very talented,or even more elegantly,He is said to be very talented." This latter form (He is said to be...) is particularly advanced as it shifts the focus directly to the subject of the rumor or belief, creating a more concise and sophisticated report.
He is thought to have been working late.
Common Mistakes
- 1Forgetting to backshift tenses in reported speech.
- 1Maintaining question word order in reported questions.
- 1Confusing
It is said that...
withHe is said to be...
He/She/It is said to be...is a more advanced and often more elegant way to report information about a specific subject, directly linking the subject to the reported action or state.
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Quick FAQ
When should I use
It is said that...versus
He/She is said to be...?
It is said that...is more general, like reporting common knowledge or rumors about a situation.
He/She is said to be...focuses directly on a person or specific entity, making the sentence more concise and often more formal, emphasizing the subject as the focus of the reported information.
Do I always have to backshift tenses in reported speech?
Not always. If the reported statement is still true in the present, or if it's a general truth, backshifting is optional. For example,
He said the Earth is roundis still correct, though
He said the Earth was roundis also acceptable. However, for specific events or past actions, backshifting is generally expected.
Can 'if' and 'whether' be used interchangeably in reported Yes/No questions?
Often, yes. Both 'if' and 'whether' work for simple reported Yes/No questions. However, 'whether' is generally preferred in more formal contexts, or when reporting a choice between two alternatives (e.g.,
She asked whether I wanted coffee or tea).
Why is reporting commands with 'to-infinitive' better than just saying "He said, 'Do this!'"?
While direct speech is fine, using the 'to-infinitive' structure (
He told me to do this) transforms the command into a grammatically integrated statement within your own sentence. This makes your speech flow more smoothly and demonstrates a higher level of syntactic control, essential for C1 English.
Cultural Context
It is believed that...or
He is understood to be...are particularly common in news reporting, academic papers, and business communications where objectivity, formality, and sometimes a degree of distance from the source are desired. In everyday conversation, using reported questions and commands is natural for relaying information efficiently.
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
It is said that laughter is the best medicine.
कहा जाता है कि हँसी सबसे अच्छी दवा है।
समाचार और अफवाहें: रिपोर्टिंग क्रियाओं के साथ निष्क्रिय (कहा जाता है कि...)It was reported that the flight would be delayed by two hours.
यह बताया गया था कि उड़ान दो घंटे की देरी से होगी।
समाचार और अफवाहें: रिपोर्टिंग क्रियाओं के साथ निष्क्रिय (कहा जाता है कि...)The celebrity is said to be filming a new movie in secret.
कहा जा रहा है कि वह मशहूर हस्ती चुपचाप एक नई फिल्म की शूटिंग कर रही है।
उन्नत निष्क्रिय: अफवाहों और मान्यताओं की रिपोर्टिंग (उसे कहा जाता है कि वह...)She is believed to be one of the top researchers in her field.
माना जाता है कि वह अपने क्षेत्र की शीर्ष शोधकर्ताओं में से एक है।
उन्नत निष्क्रिय: अफवाहों और मान्यताओं की रिपोर्टिंग (उसे कहा जाता है कि वह...)The project is expected to be finished by Friday.
प्रोजेक्ट के शुक्रवार तक पूरा होने की उम्मीद है।
पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग संरचनाएँ (उसे कहा जाता है कि...)She is known to be a talented artist.
वह एक टैलेंटेड आर्टिस्ट के रूप में जानी जाती है।
पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग संरचनाएँ (उसे कहा जाता है कि...)She asked `what my name was`.
उसने पूछा मेरा नाम क्या था।
रिपोर्ट किए गए प्रश्नवाचक शब्द (कौन, क्या, क्यों) के साथ प्रश्नI wondered `where the coffee shop was`.
मैंने सोचा कॉफी शॉप कहाँ थी।
रिपोर्ट किए गए प्रश्नवाचक शब्द (कौन, क्या, क्यों) के साथ प्रश्नटिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
अपनी क्रियाओं में विविधता लाओ
It is believed that the new plan will succeed.
अपनी क्रियाओं में विविधता लाओ
The suspect is alleged to have been tampering with the evidence.
अपना वर्ब समझदारी से चुनो!
It is alleged that he stole the money.
गलती से भी 'Inversion' मत करना
He asked what I wanted(सही) vs.
He asked what did I want(गलत)।
मुख्य शब्दावली (5)
Real-World Preview
Corporate Office Gossip
Review Summary
- It + be + verb(past participle) + that...
- Subject + be + verb(past participle) + to + infinitive
सामान्य गलतियाँ
You cannot use a 'that' clause after a personal subject in this passive structure. Use an infinitive instead.
In reported questions, the word order must return to statement form (subject + verb).
The verb 'tell' takes an object directly without the preposition 'to'.
इस अध्याय के नियम (7)
Next Steps
You have mastered the mechanics of professional reporting. Keep practicing these structures in your daily writing to truly own them!
Listen to a news podcast and note down three examples of passive reporting structures.
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग संरचनाएँ (उसे कहा जाता है कि...)
The coach advised the players ___ warm up before the game.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: रिपोर्ट किए गए आदेश और अनुरोध: दूसरों को क्या करना है बताना
सही वाक्य चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: समाचार और अफवाहें: रिपोर्टिंग क्रियाओं के साथ निष्क्रिय (कहा जाता है कि...)
The ancient city ___ to have existed for over 2,000 years.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग संरचनाएँ (उसे कहा जाता है कि...)
He asked me...
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: रिपोर्ट किए गए हाँ/नहीं प्रश्न (यदि/चाहे)
She wanted to know what I ___ (do) that evening.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: रिपोर्ट किए गए प्रश्नवाचक शब्द (कौन, क्या, क्यों) के साथ प्रश्न
Find and fix the mistake:
She asked if did I see the keys.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: रिपोर्ट किए गए हाँ/नहीं प्रश्न (यदि/चाहे)
Find and fix the mistake:
It is thought him to be the best player.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: मोडल और पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग के साथ परोक्ष कथन (C1)
The athlete ___ to have trained intensely for months before the competition.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: उन्नत निष्क्रिय: अफवाहों और मान्यताओं की रिपोर्टिंग (उसे कहा जाता है कि वह...)
He said he ___ help me the next day.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: मोडल और पैसिव रिपोर्टिंग के साथ परोक्ष कथन (C1)
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सामान्य प्रश्न (6)
It + be (सही काल में) + पास्ट पार्टिसिपल रूप में एक रिपोर्टिंग क्रिया (जैसे said, believed, reported) + that + एक क्लॉज़। उदाहरण के लिए, It is believed that the meeting starts at ten.It is said that the economy is improving.बनाम
People say that the economy is improving.
He is said to be a genius।
He is said to be a geniusअक्सर अधिक संक्षिप्त होता है और सीधे उस व्यक्ति पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है जिसके बारे में बात की जा रही है। 'It is said that...' में 'it' एक प्लेसहोल्डर कर्ता के रूप में उपयोग होता है।