Reporting constructions
Look, it says here that the painting _____ to be worth more than €20 million. (think)
is thought
After they put all the data __________ the database, they were able to build accurate models of animal behaviour.
into
They didn’t pay their phone bill on time so the service was ________. (CONNECT)
disconnected
After her separation, Mina spent more time with other people as she needed a fair-weather friend/ shoulder to cry on.
shoulder to cry on.
Make sure Paul doesn’t do anything stupid. He’s not the most sensible/sensitive boy.
sensible
Correct the mistake.
Studies shown that participating in sport builds confidence.
have shown / show
I’m sure that the meat was _______ cooked – it was almost cold in the centre!
under
You can’t ________ think that they have any chance of winning the World Cup. (REAL)
really
It’s important to feel comfortable in your own ____/get on like a ____ on fire, despite the pressure to always be the best.
feel comfortable in your own skin
We were so lucky to have the opportunity/possibility to speak to the artist.
opportunity
Correct the mistake
Elderly people who do weight-lifting exercise are said that fall less often.
are said to fall
If you want to set _______ an online community there are rules you need to follow.
up
His behaviour was completely _______ – he really needs to learn to control his anger. (ACCEPT)
unacceptable
After the crisis we had to start from ___ / go back to ______
scratch / square one
I don’t eat meat as a matter of principal/principle
principle
Rephrase:
Scientists believe that coffee lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. -
It is .....
It is believed that ...
Some of the people from work are planning to go clubbing this weekend, but I’m really not ______ partying these days
into
The results from these samples are _________.
We need to analyse more data before reaching a conclusion. (LEAD)
misleading
I’m not sure that I _____ in with the people round here – they all seem so serious.
fit
He’s a terrible driver. Did you know he actually drove into a stationary/stationery vehicle?
stationary
Rephrase:
It has been proven that the moon is very hot during the day but very cold at night.
The moon has been proven to be hot ....
I haven’t really got any plans for this weekend. I’ll probably just hang _______ with friends
out
I can’t understand why they’ve not picked her for the team, she’s _______ the best player we’ve got. (DOUBT)
undoubtedly
I’m currently unemployed and finding it increasingly hard to make money (rephrase)
make ends meet
Quite right/rightly he was refused entry to the night club.
rightly