Rewrite the following sentences in two ways

1. It was thought that the man lived in London.

The man was thought to live in London.

2. It is believed that 13 is an unlucky number.

13 is believed to be an unlucky number.

3. It was declared that she won the competition.

She was declared to win the competition.

4. It is known that English is an international language.

English is known to be an international language.

5. It is said that Jim was the brightest student in his class.

Jim is said to have been the brightest student in his class.

6. It is thought that he died a natural death.

He is thought to have died a natural death.

7. It was reported that the police came.

The police were reported to come.

8. It was believed that the Earth stood still.

The Earth was believed to stand still.

9. It is thought that Jack London's novels are about the American love of adventure.

Jack London's novels are thought to be about the American love of adventure.

10. It is said that he has 22 children.

He is said to have 22 children.

Cấu trúc bị động không ngôi: It + be + V(pp) + that + S + V1

Trong đó V(pp) có thể là said, believed, thought,...

=> Cách biến đổi khác:

+) Trường hợp be và V1 cùng thì: S + be + V(pp) + to + Inf của V1. (Câu 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10) 

+) Trường hợp be và V1 khác thì: S + be + V(pp) + to + have + PP của V1. (Câu 5, 6)