MODALS
You ________ think that becoming a celebrity is all fun and excitement.
You MIGHT think that becoming a celebrity is all fun and excitement.
You MAY think that becoming a celebrity is all fun and excitement.
Many parents ……………. to have forgotten to get their children vaccinated. (know)
Many parents ARE KNOWN to have forgotten to get their children vaccinated.
It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ______________________ . (report)
Many people ARE REPORTED TO BE
HOMELESS AFTER THE FLOODS.
is expected to
The weather is expected to be good
tomorrow.
such a thing
Transparency is crucial; such a thing builds trust.
I think you .......... to get your hair cut if you're looking for a new job.
I think you OUGHT to get your hair cut if you're looking for a new job.
It ……………. bad manners to leave the table before everyone has finished eating. (consider)
It IS CONSIDERED bad manners to leave the table before everyone has finished eating.
They claim that not all the buildings in Los Angeles will fall in an earthquake.
It __________________________________. (claim)
It IS CLAIMED THAT ALL THE BUILDINGS IN LOS ANGELES WILL NOT FALL IN AN EARTHQUAKE.
are believed to have
The thieves are believed to have got
in through a window in the roof .
the former
We considered outsourcing or automation; the former is more cost-effective.
It’s difficult for celebrities to keep a low profile; they _______ always avoid the limelight.
It’s difficult for celebrities to keep a low profile; they CAN'T always avoid the limelight.
The Barcelona team of Guardiola ……………. to have played some of the best football ever. (judge)
The Barcelona team of Guardiola IS JUDGED to have played some of the best football ever.
Many think that politicians aren’t experts.
It __________________________________. (think)
It IS THOUGHT THAT POLITICIANS AREN’T EXPERTS.
is thought to have
The prisoner is thought to have
escaped by climbing over a wall.
which in turn
Increased automation reduces costs, which in turn boosts profits.
Celebrities can’t trust people around them; it ___________ be difficult to make friends.
Celebrities can’t trust people around them; it MUST be difficult to make friends.
A lot of refugees ……………. to be highly qualified professionals. (believe)
A lot of refugees ARE BELIEVED to be highly qualified professionals.
They promised the footballer a new contract.
Answer both:
is said to be
The company is said to be losing a
lot of money.
therefore
The market is shifting towards e-commerce; therefore, we must adapt.
Magazines _______ respect your privacy if it helps their sales.
Magazines WON'T respect your privacy if it helps their sales.
The universe ……………. to be 14 billion years old. (estimate)
The universe IS ESTIMATED to be 14 billion years old.
My best friends _______ to pass their exams. (expect/Present Simple)
My best friends ARE EXPECTED to pass their exams.
is alleged to have been
The man is alleged to have been
driving at 110 miles an hour.
hence
Costs are rising; hence, we must adjust our budget.