Passive Reporting verbs
People say she is a great leader.
She is said to be a great leader.
Turn “decide” into a noun.
Decision
Complete the phrase: “He left early ______ catch the train.”
in order to/ to
Rewrite: “She opened the window and let in fresh air.”
Opening the window, she let in fresh air.
Example of a linking word that shows contrast
however
Nevertheless
in spite of
Despite
Experts believe the results are accurate.
It is believed that the results are accurate.
Rewrite: “She explained the topic very well.”
“Her explanation of the topic was clear”
She studied hard. ______, she passed the exam.
As a result/ Consequently
Rewrite: “He finished his meal and left.”
Having finished his meal, he left.
Fill in: “She was tired; ______, she kept working.”
nevertheless
They report that the company will expand.
It is reported that the company will expand.
Turn “analyze” into a noun and use it in a sentence.
Analysis
They worked overtime ______ finish the project.
so that they could
Use a present participle clause with “watching.”
Watching the sunset, they felt peaceful.
Choose the best linking word: “He studied hard. ______, he passed.”
As a result
People think he moved to Canada.
He is thought to have moved to Canada.
They will investigate the issue in a month.
Their investigation of the issue will be done in a month.
Rewrite: He trained every day. He won the race. (so as to)
He trained every day so as to win the race.
Use a perfect participle clause with “study.”
Having studied all night, she passed the exam.
Linking words that add information.
Moreover
In addition
and
What´s more
as well as
Journalists claim the policy has failed.
It is claimed that the policy has failed.
Rewrite: “The manager will revise the proposal.”
The manager’s revision of the proposal...
Rewrite:She left early to avoid the traffic. (so that)
She left early so that she could avoid the traffic
Rewrite: “He wasn’t allowed to speak. He stayed silent.”
Not being allowed to speak, he stayed silent.
Rewrite: “She didn’t attend the meeting. She sent her notes.”
Although she didn’t attend the meeting, she sent her notes.