Personal Impersonal Passive

If the that clause is about an ongoing action, use a continuous infinitive (to be + -ing) .

Impersonal (weather).

When you have an active sentence like " People say that he is rich ," you can rewrite it in two passive ways: Structure Type It + passive verb + that + clause It is said that he is rich. Personal Subject + passive verb + to-infinitive He is said to be rich. 2. Choosing the Right Infinitive (Personal Passive)

The form of the infinitive in a personal passive sentence depends on the time relationship between the reporting verb and the action in the that-clause . Personal and Impersonal Passive | explanation and exercises

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In this article, we'll break down these constructions, explain their structures with clear examples, and point you toward the best resources to solidify your understanding.

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"Okay, impersonal first," Elias said. ""

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Personal (active).