Discourse Markers
Reduce RC
Passive G&I
Change the sentence
"Passive Infinitive"
100

Since/Due to it was raining heavily, the event was canceled.

Since

100

The man who lives next door listens to music all night very loudly.
The man ______ next door listens to music all night very loudly.

living

100

I don't want _____ disturbed.

 to be

100

They said that he is a talented musician.
He is _________ a talented musician

said to be
200

The company’s profits dropped; therefore/besides, they decided to cut costs.

therefore

200

The candidates who passed the test will be interviewed tomorrow.

The candidates ________ the test will be interviewed tomorrow.

passing

200

We are happy ______ taught by you 

to be

200

It is claimed that crime rates are dropping in the city.
Crime rates are _________ in the city.

claimed to be dropping

300

 The flight was canceled in order to/due to severe weather conditions.

due to

300

People who do not eat meat are called vegetarians. 

People _______ meat are called vegetarians.

not eating

300

 My parents didn’t appreciate _______ questioned.

being

300

It is estimated that internet usage is expanding across rural communities.
Internet usage __________ across rural communities.

is estimated to be expanding
400

Despite/Although the restaurant was crowded, the service was surprisingly quick.

Altought

400

The man who is angry is my uncle. 

The _________ is my uncle.

angry man

400

She wants Jon ______ promoted.

to be

400

People said that she has the best ideas in the meetings. (You should write all the sentence)

She is said to be have the best ideas in the meetings.

500
She has always been a very friendly person. In contrast/Similarly, her sister is quite serious and cold

In contrast

500

The street which was closed for the parade caused a big traffic problem in the city.

The street _________ for the parade caused a big traffic problem in the city.


closed

500

We are not excited about ______ taken to the function.

being

500

It is reported that pollution levels are increasing in urban areas. (You should write all the sentence)

Pollution levels are reported to be increasing in urban areas

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