B2–C1 · GFJ · GFJ016

It + be + reporting participle + that + complete clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Passive, causative and perception”. Compare how English and German express passive, causative and perception. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishIt + be + reporting participle + that + complete clause

DE · GermanEs heißt / Es wird berichtet/vermutet, dass + clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Говорят, что старый тоннель проходит под площадью.

EN · English

It is said that the old tunnel runs beneath the square.

DE · German

Es heißt, dass der alte Tunnel unter dem Platz verläuft.

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RU · Translation
Сообщалось, что дорогу снова открыли.
EN · English
It was reported that the road had reopened.
DE · German
Es wurde berichtet, dass die Straße wieder geöffnet worden sei.
RU · Translation
Предполагают, что недостающая страница относится к более раннему черновику.
EN · English
It is believed that the missing page belongs to an earlier draft.
DE · German
Es wird vermutet, dass die fehlende Seite zu einem früheren Entwurf gehört.

Pattern graph

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