B1 Passive & Reported Speech 12 min read Médio

Voz Passiva: Verbos de Relato (Diz-se que...)

Dominar os verbos de relato na voz passiva faz seu inglês soar mais formal, objetivo e com nuances.
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Pratique

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

Já ouviu um segredo suculento e quis partilhá-lo sem parecer um fofoqueiro? Ou talvez tenha visto uma publicação no Instagram sobre uma nova aplicação, mas não sabia quem começou a tendência? Em inglês, temos uma forma super prática de falar sobre rumores, notícias e crenças gerais sem citar nomes.
É aqui que entra a voz passiva com verbos de relato (Reporting Verbs). Parece um nome gramatical grande e assustador, mas na verdade é bastante simples. Pense nisso como a
Voz do Repórter de Notícias
.
Em vez de dizer
People say that Apple is making a car
, pode dizer It is said that Apple is making a car. Isso faz com que pareça objetivo, profissional e talvez um pouco misterioso. Quer esteja a enviar uma mensagem a um amigo sobre um vídeo viral ou a escrever um relatório para uma reunião no Zoom, este padrão é o seu melhor amigo.
Ajuda-o a focar-se na *informação* em vez de na *pessoa* que fala. Imagine que é um agente secreto a reportar uma missão.
It is believed that the target is at the cafe
.
Soa muito mais cool do que
My friend thinks he is there
, certo?

How This Grammar Works

Esta gramática funciona mudando o foco da sua frase. Numa frase normal, começamos geralmente com a pessoa que está a falar.
Everyone says that the new movie is great
.
Aqui, Everyone é a estrela. Mas na versão de relato passivo, a *notícia* torna-se a estrela. It is said that the new movie is great.
Usamos verbos específicos chamados verbos de relato para fazer este trabalho. São palavras como say, think, believe, know, report e expect. Estes verbos agem como uma ponte entre o rumor e a realidade.
É como colocar um filtro numa foto; muda a forma como as pessoas veem a informação. Cria uma pequena distância entre si e a afirmação. Se a afirmação estiver errada, bem, você apenas disse Diz-se que, não que *você* o disse!
É a ferramenta gramatical perfeita para quando não tem 100% de certeza se algo é verdade, mas ainda assim quer falar sobre isso. É a versão linguística de dizer
Não me cite, mas...
.

Formation Pattern

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Existem duas formas principais de construir estas frases, e ambas seguem uma lógica muito clara.
2
O padrão com It (A forma fácil):
3
Esta é a versão mais comum e simples. Só precisa de alguns blocos de construção:
4
Comece com a palavra It.
5
Adicione o verbo to be (geralmente is ou was).
6
Adicione o verbo de relato na sua forma de particípio passado (como said, thought ou known).
7
Adicione a palavra that.
8
Termine com a notícia que quer partilhar.
9
Padrão: It + is/was + Particípio Passado + that + Frase.
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Exemplo: It is thought that the exam will be hard. (Pensa-se que o exame será difícil).
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O padrão com Sujeito (A forma elegante):
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Este foca-se na pessoa ou coisa sobre a qual o rumor fala. É um pouco mais avançado, mas soa muito natural.
13
Comece com a pessoa ou coisa (o Sujeito).
14
Adicione o verbo to be (is, are, was, were).
15
Adicione o verbo de relato na sua forma de particípio passado.
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Adicione to + a forma base do verbo.
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Padrão: Sujeito + is/was + Particípio Passado + to + Verbo.
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Exemplo: The teacher is said to be very kind. (Diz-se que o professor é muito gentil).
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Tabela de Conjugação:
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Verbo | Padrão It | Padrão Sujeito
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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

Deve recorrer a esta gramática sempre que quiser parecer mais formal ou quando estiver a partilhar informações de uma fonte desconhecida. Aqui estão alguns cenários do mundo real:
  • Partilhar fofocas:
    It is said that they broke up over a WhatsApp message!
    (Drama clássico).
  • Relatórios de notícias:
    It is reported that the flight is delayed due to weather
    . (Útil para vlogs de viagens).
  • Factos gerais:
    It is known that the Earth is round
    . (Embora alguns TikTokers possam discordar!)
  • Opiniões profissionais:
    It is expected that the project will finish on Friday
    . (Ótimo para entrevistas de emprego ou reuniões no Zoom).
  • Tendências de redes sociais:
    This new cafe is thought to have the best lattes in town
    . (Perfeito para a sua legenda no Instagram).
Usar estes padrões faz com que o seu inglês soe mais equilibrado. Em vez de dizer sempre People say, varie um pouco. Mostra que tem um alto nível de controlo sobre o idioma.
Além disso, é ótimo para evitar culpas.
It was thought that the meeting was at 10 AM
soa muito melhor do que
I thought the meeting was at 10 AM
quando chega atrasado!

Common Mistakes

Até os especialistas se enganam nisto às vezes! Cuidado com estas armadilhas comuns:
  • Esquecer o that: No padrão com It, quase sempre precisa de that.
  • ✗ *Errado:* It is said the movie is bad.
  • ✓ *Correto:* It is said that the movie is bad.
  • Confundir to e that: Este é o erro mais comum. Lembre-se: It vai com that, e o Sujeito vai com to.
  • ✗ *Errado:* He is said that he is rich.
  • ✓ *Correto:* He is said to be rich.
  • Usar a forma verbal errada: Certifique-se de que o verbo de relato está no particípio passado (said, não say).
  • ✗ *Errado:* It is say that she is coming.
  • ✓ *Correto:* It is said that she is coming.
  • Confusão com o plural: No padrão de sujeito, certifique-se de que is/are concorda com o sujeito.
  • ✗ *Errado:* They is said to be late.
  • ✓ *Correto:* They are said to be late.
Não se preocupe se cometer estes erros ao início. Até os falantes nativos às vezes dizem It's supposed that quando deveriam dizer It is thought that. Continue a praticar!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Como é que isto é diferente de simplesmente dizer People say?
Voz Ativa (A forma direta):
  • People say that pizza is healthy
    .
  • Isto é amigável e casual. Está a falar sobre o que as *pessoas* fazem. É ótimo para uma conversa num café.
Relato Passivo (A forma objetiva):
  • It is said that pizza is healthy
    .
  • Isto é mais formal. Soa como um estudo científico ou um relatório de notícias. Foca-se na *pizza*, não nas pessoas.
Pense nisto assim: a Voz Ativa é como um grupo de amigos a conversar. O Relato Passivo é como um anúncio oficial por um altifalante.
Outro padrão semelhante é a voz passiva regular (The cake was eaten). A diferença é que os relatos passivos usam verbos de *pensamento* ou *fala* (say, think, know). As passivas regulares usam verbos de *ação* (eat, build, break).
Assim, The house was built é uma passiva regular, mas The house is said to be haunted é um relato passivo. Um é sobre uma ação, o outro sobre um rumor!

Quick FAQ

P: Isto é apenas para escrita formal?

R: De forma alguma! Usamos também em fofocas casuais.

It is said that he has a secret twin!

P: Posso usar qualquer verbo?

R: Não, apenas verbos de relato como say, think, believe, know, report e expect funcionam bem aqui.

P: Porquê usar It como sujeito?

R: It é um sujeito fictício. Não significa nada; apenas ocupa o lugar para que a frase se possa focar na notícia.

P: Existe uma versão no passado?

R: Sim! Pode dizer It was said that ou He was thought to be. Basta mudar is para was.

P: Isto funciona para perguntas?

R: Sim!

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

P: Qual é o verbo mais comum?

R: Said é definitivamente o rei dos verbos de relato. Ouvirá It is said that em todo o lado!

P: Posso usar It is said to be?

R: Não, isso mistura os dois padrões. Use It is said that... ou 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 Passiva: Verbos de Relato (Diz-se que...)
Reportagem Ativa Voz Passiva Impessoal (It is...) Voz Passiva Pessoal (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 formalidade

Formal
He is widely held to be an exceptional leader.

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

Neutro
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)

Gíria
Word is, he's the GOAT.

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

Verbos de Relato Passivos: O Fluxo da Informação

Verbos de Relato Passivos

Padrão 1: Impessoal

  • It is said that... Declarações gerais
  • It is believed that... Opiniões comuns
  • It is known that... Fatos estabelecidos

Padrão 2: Pessoal

  • Subject is said to be... Estado presente/futuro
  • Subject is believed to have... Ação passada
  • Subject is expected to... Ação futura

Por que usar?

  • Objectivity Escrita formal, notícias
  • Diplomacy Evitar culpa
  • Focus on Info Fonte sem importância

Comparação: Passiva Impessoal vs. Pessoal

Impessoal: It is said that...
It is reported that the company is hiring. Relato geral
It is believed that aliens exist. Crença difundida
It is known that water boils at 100°C. Fato universal
Pessoal: Subject is said to...
The company is reported to be hiring. Foco na 'empresa'
Aliens are believed to exist. Foco nos 'aliens'
Water is known to boil at 100°C. Foco na 'água'

Escolhendo a Estrutura de Relato Passivo

1

Você quer focar na informação de forma geral, ou em um sujeito específico?

YES
Informação geral -> Use 'It is + PP + that-clause'
NO
Sujeito específico -> Use 'Subject + is/are + PP + to-infinitive'
2

A ação relatada aconteceu no passado em relação ao momento do relato?

YES
Use 'to have + past participle'
NO
É uma ação contínua? -> Use 'to be + -ing' (caso contrário, 'to + forma base')

Verbos de Relato Comuns na Passiva

🗣️

Opinião Geral

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

Relato Oficial

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

Expectativa/Conhecimento

  • • expect
  • • know
  • • consider
  • • assume
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Exemplos por nível

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'.

Erros comuns

✗

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.

Padrões de frases

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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💡

Escolha o 'it' certo

Lembre-se de usar 'It is said that...' quando quiser fazer uma afirmação geral ou não especificar quem está falando. É como um 'dizem por aí' universal:
It is said that practice makes perfect.
⚠️

Não se esqueça do 'to'!

Ao usar 'Subject is said to...', sempre coloque 'to' seguido da forma base do verbo (ex: 'to be', 'to have', 'to go'). Não use formas -ing ou particípios passados logo depois do 'to':
He is said to be a genius.
🎯

Varie seus infinitivos

Para expressar tempos diferentes, use 'to be' para presente/futuro ('is said to be'), 'to have + past participle' para ações passadas ('is said to have done') e 'to be + -ing' para ações contínuas ('is said to be doing'). Isso dá mais precisão:
She is believed to have finished the project.
🌍

Parecendo objetivo

Em culturas de língua inglesa, principalmente em contextos acadêmicos ou jornalísticos, essa estrutura passiva é muito valorizada por transmitir objetividade. Sugere que a informação é amplamente aceita ou oficialmente relatada, não apenas sua opinião pessoal:
It is widely reported that the event was a success.
💡

Verifique seu contexto

Apesar de ser ótima para relatórios formais, usar essas estruturas em mensagens casuais ou conversas pode soar formal demais. Pense no seu público e no tom que quer passar: "My friends say it's cool (casual) vs. It is said to be cool" (formal).

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.

Pronúncia

/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.

Memorize

Mnemônico

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

Associação 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

Desafio

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

Notas culturais

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.

Iniciadores de conversa

“

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 diário

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.

Erros comuns

Incorrect

Correto

Incorrect

Correto

Incorrect

Correto

Incorrect

Correto

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Test Yourself

Escolha a forma correta para completar a frase.

It ___ that the new restaurant serves amazing vegan food.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is believed
Para a estrutura passiva impessoal 'It is + past participle + that-clause', usamos 'is' com o singular 'It' e o particípio passado do verbo de relato. É a combinação perfeita para o 'It'!
Encontre e corrija o erro na 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.
Ao usar a estrutura 'Subject + is + past participle + to-infinitive', 'to' deve ser seguido da forma base do verbo ('have'), e não de uma forma -ing ('having'). Lembre-se, 'to' + verbo no infinitivo!
Qual frase usa corretamente a estrutura de relato passivo? Múltipla escolha

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is known that climate change is a serious issue.
A estrutura passiva impessoal correta é 'It is + past participle + that-clause'. A conjunção 'that' introduz a informação relatada. Ela é fundamental para a clareza!
Traduza para o inglês: 'Se cree que la compañía lanzará un nuevo producto pronto.' Tradução

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."]
Essa frase pode ser traduzida usando tanto a passiva impessoal ('It is believed that...') quanto a passiva pessoal ('The company is believed to be launching...'). Ambas transmitem o mesmo sentido de uma crença geral. Você tem opções aqui!

Score: /4

Exercicios praticos

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. Múltipla escolha

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
Complete a frase com a forma passiva correta. Preencher as lacunas

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

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is expected
Identifique e corrija o erro 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.
Selecione a frase gramaticalmente correta. Múltipla escolha

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is understood to have finished her degree last year.
Traduza a frase para o inglês. Tradução

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."]
Organize estas palavras em uma frase. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The website is expected to be launched soon.
Combine as metades da frase: Match Pairs

Match the sentence halves:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Escolha o verbo de relato passivo mais apropriado. Preencher as lacunas

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

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is alleged
Corrija o erro nesta legenda do 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
Identifique a frase que usa a estrutura corretamente. Múltipla escolha

Which option is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The project manager was understood to be working late every night.
Como você traduziria esta legenda do TikTok? Tradução

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."]
Coloque as palavras na ordem correta para um relatório formal. Sentence Reorder

Reorder the words to form a coherent sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The documents are believed to have been destroyed.
Emparelhe o verbo de relato com um contexto apropriado onde sua forma passiva seria usada. Match Pairs

Match the verb to its common usage context:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Perguntas frequentes (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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