Transformations - Saying the same thing differently

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Whoosh

Transformations - Saying the same thing differently

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Hi there,

here is my question: Are these transformations grammatically correct and do the sentences all mean the same thing though expressed in different styles and in different constructions?

1. People say that the movie is good.

2. The movie is said to be good.

3. It is said that the movie is good.

Thank you.

Deccius

Re: Transformations - Saying the same thing differently

Beitrag von Deccius »

Whoosh hat geschrieben:Hi there,

Here is my question: Are these transformations grammatically correct and do the sentences all mean the same thing though expressed in different styles and in different constructions?

1. People say that the movie is good.

2. The movie is said to be good.

3. It is said that the movie is good.

Thank you.
Yes, they all essentially mean the same thing.