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Gerunds and infinitives: Complex forms — Exercise 3

Use a gerund or infinitive to rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same thing.

1They said that he stole the money. ⇒ He is said the money.

2People expect that the work will be finished soon. ⇒ The work is expected soon.

3She admitted that she had broken the rules. ⇒ She admitted the rules.

4I don’t remember that I met him before. ⇒ I don’t remember him before.

5They believe that he is living abroad. ⇒ He is believed abroad.

6She pretended that she was reading the book. ⇒ She pretended the book.

7He denied that he had taken the documents. ⇒ He denied the documents.

8People think that she was injured in the accident. ⇒ She is thought in the accident.

9I am happy because I have been invited to the party. ⇒ I am happy to the party.

10He avoided people asking him personal questions. ⇒ He avoided personal questions.

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