The document discusses how to rewrite sentences using passive voice constructions with "it is said that", "is said to", "(be) supposed to", and "not supposed to". It provides examples of active sentences and their passive rewrites. Key passive constructions are "it is said that" to report what people say, "is said to" and "(be) supposed to" to indicate what is planned or expected, and "not supposed to" for what is not allowed. The document also notes that these passive forms can have overlapping meanings in some cases.

1. Noun Clause

2. It is…that.../…is…to...
“Main clause + noun clause”
can be made passive in two ways.
Example1:
Active: People say that he lives abroad now.
Passive 1: It’s said that he lives abroad now.
Passive 2: He is said to live abroad now.

3. Example 2:
Active: People believe that he is the murderer of his wife.
Passive 1: It’s believed that he is the murderer of his wife.
Passive 2: He is believed to be the murderer of his wife.

4. Example 3
Active: Cathy works very hard.
Passive 1: It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
Passive 2: She is said to work 16 hours a day.

5. Henry is very old. Nobody knows exactly how old he is,
but : It is said that he is 108 years old.
Or He is said to be 108 years old.

6. “…(be) supposed to” also has a few other meanings. It
can also mean something that is planned, arranged,
or expected.
Example 1 :
I have to go home now because I'm supposed.
to make dinner for my little sister.
…(be) supposed to…

7. 1. People say that Bob is afraid of spiders.
Questions
Rewrite each of the following sentences using it is said that, is said to, (be)
supposed to or not supposed to. Sometimes there is more than one correct
answer.
Answer
Bob is supposed to be afraid of spiders
or Bob is said to be afraid of spiders
or It is said that Bob is afraid of spiders.

8. 2. Sally is not allowed to have any snacks between meals
Answer : Sally is not supposed to have any snacks
between meals.
3. That movie is supposed to be very good.
Answer :
That movie is said to be very good.
It is said that that movie is very good.
That movie is supposed to be very good.

9. 4. It is not advisable for you to park here.
Answer : You are not supposed to park here.
5. People say that he bought a jet with his winnings.
Answer :
He is said to have bought a jet with his winnings.
it is said that he bought a jet with his winnings.
He is supposed to have bought a jet with his
winnings.