1 Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it means the same as the first.

1 They think that the thief escaped in a stolen car.

The thief is thought to have escaped in a stolen car.

2 It is known that too much fried food is bad for you.

Too much fried food is known to be bad for you.

3 The painting was thought to be an original Picasso.

It was thought that the painting was an original Picasso.

4 It's reported that the earthquake caused extensive damage.

The earthquake is reported to have caused extensive damage.

5 They say that heavy rain has caused the floods.

Heavy rain is said to have caused the floods.

6 They didn't believe that his injuries were serious.

His injuries aren't believed to have been serious.

7 Some fruits are said by scientists to be 'superfoods'.

It is said by scientists that some fruits are 'superfoods'.

2 Complete the sentences with the verbs below in the correct form.

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1 Use plenty of suncream to avoid being burnt by the sun.

2 Everyone expects her to be awarded an Oscar for her latest performance.

3 No one wants to be kept waiting in a queue.

4 I can't have been sold the right battery - this one doesn't fit my tablet.

5 All mobile phones must be turned off during the film.

6 Do you remember being taught how to ride a bike as a child?

7 They don't think the singer will agree to be interviewed.