Answer — Exercise 2
8 - Grammar 2·Gateway B2 - Workbook
Domanda
Write the active sentences again in the passive.
Risposta
- It was thought that the Earth was flat. Not it is known that the Earth is round.
- It was thought that everything was made of re, earth, air and water. Now it is known that there are over a hundred elements.
- It was thought that the Moon was a smooth ball. Now it is known that it has valleys and mountains.
- It was said that feelings came from your liver. Now it is said that they come from your heart.
- It was thought that having a bath once a month was enough. Now it is believed that we need to have a bath or shower every day.
- It was believed that kings were gods. Now it is known that they are only human.
- It was thought that our bodies constantly made new blood. Now it is known that the body circulates blood.