Write these sentences in another way, beginning as shown. Use the underlined word each time. 1. It is expected that the strike will end soon. The strike is expected to end soon. 2. It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow. The weather is ……………………………………………………………………. 1. It is believed that the thieves got in through a window in the roof. The thieves ………………………………………………………………………. 3. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods. Many people ……………………………………………………………………. 4. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall. The prisoner ……………………………………………………………………. 5. It is alleged that the man was driving at 110 miles an hour. The man ………………………………………………………………………. 6. It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by the fire. The building ……………………………………………………………………... 7. a It is said that the company is losing a lot of money. The company ……………………………………………………………………. b It is believed that the company lost a lot of money last year. The company ……………………………………………………………………. c It is expected that the company will make a loss this year. The company …………………………………………………………………. ..

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1. The weather is expected to be good tomorrow.

2. The thieves are believed to have got in through a window in the roof.

3. Many people are reported to be homeless after the floods.

4. The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over a wall.

5. The man is alleged to have been driving at 110 miles an hour.

6. The building is reported to have been badly damaged by the fire.

7. a. The company is said to be losing a lot of money. b. The company is believed to have lost a lot of money last year. c. The company is expected to make a loss this year.