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94 Mohammad Mahfooz HussainThe news reported (past) that the fire had destroyed (past perfect) the historic building.The fire was reported to have destroyed the historic building.Everyone believes that the ancient kings built this grand temple.The ancient kings are believed to have built this grand temple.The authorities know that the clever hacker bypassed the security system.The clever hacker is known to have bypassed the security system.Historians claim that he discoveredthe secret formula many years ago.He is claimed to have discoveredthe secret formula many years ago.Rule C: The Continuous Infinitive (to be + Ving)Use the Continuous Infinitive when the reported action is currently ongoing or in progress.Examples:Active Voice Passive VoicePeople say that the technicians are fixing the main servers right now.The technicians are said to be fixingthe main servers right now.The neighbors believe that the family is moving out of the house today.The family is believed to be movingout of the house today.The local police report that the suspect is hiding in the dense forest.The suspect is reported to be hidingin the dense forest.Everyone thinks that the students are preparing for a surprise mathematics test.The students are thought to be preparing for a surprise mathematics test.The school staff considers that the new manager is doing a great job.The new manager is considered to be doing a great job.