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Passive reporting verbs: rumors in the tech world

Grammar · Passive (all tenses) · B2 · 35 min. It is said that… / He is believed to have… in tech-industry gossip, with key-word transformations and a gossip column to write.

About this worksheet

It is said that… / He is believed to have… in tech-industry gossip, with key-word transformations and a gossip column to write.

Level
B2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Passive (all tenses)
Time
About 35 minutes
Exercises
Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct option to complete each rumour.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. U
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a short gossip column (150–170 words) for a technology website.
  • Writing lines: Write your column here.

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