Grammar notes – Impersonal Structures

Χρησιμοποιούμε απρόσωπες εκφράσεις:

1. Όταν δεν ξέρουμε ποιος έκανε την πράξη.
a. It is said that he was killed by his enemies.
2. Όταν δεν θέλουμε να πούμε ποιος έκανε την πράξη.
a. It is believed that the taxes were raised by the government.
3. Όταν θέλουμε να μιλήσουμε πιο «επίσημα».
a. It is known that money doesn’t bring happiness.
Form 1

It + Passive Voice Verb* + that-clause

*it is said that, it is known that, it is believed that, it was claimed that, it has been argued that, it
will be argued that…

Form 2

Subject + Passive Voice Verb + To – infinitive

1. Maria is known to be a good mother.
2. It is known that Maria is a good mother.

3. The house is believed to be haunted.

4. It is believed that the house is haunted.

5. It is said that he will sing tonight.

6. He is said to be singing tonight.

Practice

1. They say that fish is good for the brain.