The impersonal voice is a style of English used in formal situations such as official letters and notices. It is used for passive sentences where there is no subject.

The window was broken. (personal - the window is the subject)

It is said that ghosts don't exist. (impersonal - there is no subject)

Sentences using the impersonal voice often begin with the phrases below.

It is said that...

It is thought that...

It is believed that...

In this activity, you will look at the personal and impersonal voice and hopefully become more confident in identifying them!