Grammar: ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: Mastery (C1) - Lesson 1: Advanced Passive Structures (Impersonal passive: It is said that...)

Grammar: Advanced Passive Voice C1 Lesson 1: The Impersonal Passive What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the two main forms of the impersonal passive ('It is said that...' and 'She is said to...') to report information in a formal, objective tone. Why It Matters: Simple vs. Formal Tone The Impersonal Passive is used to report general opinions, beliefs, and thoughts without stating exactly who holds them. This creates a more formal and objective tone, essential for academic and professional writing. Simple / Informal People say that the old temple is haunted. Formal / Academic It is said that the old temple is haunted. The Grammar Rules 📖 Structure 1: "It is said that..." This structure introduces a general belief. The word 'It' acts as an impersonal subject. It is common with verbs like: believe, say, think, report, know, expect, understand . Formula: It + passive reporting verb + that + clause Example: It is expected that t…