Cover of the textbook English Grammar in Use

The key answer of exercise 45.1

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Unit 45 - it is said that ... / he is said to ... / he is supposed to ... for the textbook English Grammar in Use with authors Raymond Murphy from Cambridge University Press

Question

Write these sentences in another way, beginning as shown. Use the underlined word each time.

Answer

  1. The strike is expected to end soon.
  2. Many people are reported to be homeless after the floods.
  3. The thieves are thought to have got in through a window in the roof.
  4. The driver (of the car) is alleged to have been driving at 110 miles an hour. / The driver (of the car) is alleged to have driven at 110 miles an hour.
  5. The building is reported to have been badly damaged by the fire.
  6. The company is said to be losing a lot of money.
  7. The company is believed to have lost a lot of money last year.
  8. The company is expected to make a loss this year.