1. It is said that he is 108 years old.
2. He is said to be 108 years old.
3. Cathy loves running.
It is said that she runs 10 miles a day.
She is said to run 10 miles a day.
4. The police are looking for a missing boy.
It is believed that the boy is wearing a white sweater and blue jeans.
The boy is believed to be wearing a white seater and blue jeans.
5. The strike started three weeks ago.
It is expected that it will end soon.
The strike is expected to end soon.
6. A friend of mine has been arrested.
It is alleged that he stole a car.
He is alleged to have stolen a car.
7. Two houses belong to the same family.
It is said that there is a secret tunnel between them.
There is said to be a secret tunnel between them.
8. It is reported that two people wrer injured in the explosion.
Two people are reported to have been injred in the explosion.
9. I want to see that movie.
It's supposed to be good.
10. There are many stories about Joe.
He's supposed to have robbed a bank many years ago.
11. Fireworks are supposed to have been invented in China. Is it true?
(*9,10,11 supposed to = said to)
12. The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know
about it.
13. What are you doing at work? You are supposed to be on vacation.
14. Our gests were supposed to come at 7:30, but they were late.
15. Jen was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't.
16. I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to be meeting Chris in ten minutes.
17. You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only.
18. Joe is much better after his illness, but he's not supposed to exercise
too hard.