it + passive verb (present or past) + that, It is believed that the test is easy., It was said that he left early., subject + passive verb (present or past) + to infinitive, She is expected to arrive soon., They were asked to wait outside., subject + passive verb (present or past) + to have + Past Participle, He is believed to have lied., The thief was thought to have escaped., there + passive verb (present or past) + to be, There is expected to be a delay., There was believed to be a problem., there + passive verb (present or past) + to have been, There is said to have been an accident., There was reported to have been a fire.

Passive reporting structures Focus 4

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