Question

Задание: Paraphrase using the Subjective Infinitive Construction.

Пример: It is said that they live in Moscow. – They are said to live in Moscow.
Пример: It is known that he is a good man. – He is known to be a good man.

1. It is supposed that the well-known playwright is working on a new play.
2. It is reported that the flood has caused severe damage to the crops.
3. It was supposed that the crops would be rich that year.
4. It has been found that this mineral water is very good for the liver.
5. It is considered that electricity exists throughout space.

Answer 1

1 The well-known playwright is supposed to work on a new play.
2 The flood is reported to has caused severe damage to the crops.
3 The crops were supposed to be rich that year.
4 This mineral water has been found to be very good for the liver.
5 The electricity is considered to exist throughout space.