Expressions
Vocabulary
Passive reporting verbs
Gerunds vs Infinitives
100

Give one's word.

Promise

100

form the adjective from the verb ''inspire''. Explain the meaning.

inspiring.

100

The news says that Costa rica is the happiest country in the world.

Costa rica is said to be the happiest country in the world.

100

She said it was a good idea to visit the museum. (recommend)

She recommended visiting the museum.

200

Word of mouth.

Recommendations.
200

form the adjective from the verb ''engage''. Explain the meaning.

engaging.

200

People knew that Frank was a gifted musician at school.

It is known that Frank was a gifted musician at school.

200
All her classmates know she's guilty, but she kept saying she's innocent. (deny)

She denied being guilty.

300

Word went around.

People began talking about something/spread.

300

form the adjective from the verb ''amuse''. Explain the meaning.

amusing

300

Studies report that laughing regularly increases life expectancy.

Laughing regularly is reported to increase life expectancy.

300

I told him to see a doctor. (advise)

I advised him to see a doctor.

400

one's word against other's

different opinion/arguments.

400

form the adjective from the verb ''charm''. Explain the meaning

charming.

400

The burglar stole up to 100k dollars early this morning when the house was alone. (think)

He was thought to have stolen up to 100k dollars early this morning when the house was alone.

400

She said sorry because she was late. (apologized)

She apologized for being late.

500
At a loss for words.

didn't know what to say/speechless.

500

form the adjective from the verb ''astonish''. Explain the meaning.

astonishing.

500

The event was really crowded and badly organized. (rumour)

It is rumoured to have been crowded and badly organized.

500

He didn't steal anything, but all people are claiming he's guilty. (accused)

He's being accused of stealing something.

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