Passive Voice and Reporting Verbs

The video tutorial covers the use of passive reporting verbs, essential for B2 and C1 writing exams. It explains the difference between active and passive voice, how to construct passive sentences, and the use of various tenses. The tutorial includes examples and practice exercises to help learners apply these concepts effectively.

Why is grammar important for B2 and C1 exams?

• It helps in understanding complex texts.

• It is only useful for listening.

• It is not important at all.

• It is only useful for speaking.

What are reporting verbs used for?

• To narrate a story.

• To express emotions.

• To describe physical actions.

• To report what others say, think, or write.

Why might using active voice with reporting verbs sound strange?

• It is too casual.

• It is grammatically incorrect.

• It emphasizes the subject unnecessarily.

• It is too formal.

What is the structure for passive reporting verbs?

• Object + verb + subject

• Subject + be + infinitive

• It + be + past participle + that

• Subject + verb + object

How do you convert 'People think that the Earth is round' to passive voice?

• The Earth is round to be thought.

• People are thought to be round.

• The Earth thinks to be round.

• The Earth is thought to be round.

How do you change the tense in passive reporting verbs?

• By changing the verb 'to be'.

• By changing the reporting verb.

• By changing the subject.

• By changing the object.

What is a perfect infinitive in passive reporting verbs?

• Using 'have' and a base verb.

• Using 'to' and a base verb.

• Using 'to' and a past participle.

• Using 'have' and a past participle after 'to'.

What is the benefit of using passive reporting verbs in writing?

• To confuse the reader.

• To avoid using verbs.

• To present viewpoints not necessarily held by the writer.

• To make the writing more complex.