what's the difference? Do you know the difference between the present and past? Infinitives have the present and perfect forms.
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anonymousWhen to use "said to be" and "said to have" ......what's the difference?
Do you know the difference between the present and past?
Infinitives have the present and perfect forms. One is for present and future; the other for the past.
She is beautiful. => She is said to be beautiful. (present)
She was once beautiful.
anonymouswhat's the difference?
Another possible answer:
It's the same as the difference between 'be' and 'have'.
She is smart. She has blond hair.
She is said to be smart. She is said to have blond hair.
The restaurant is nearby.
The restaurant is said to be nearby.
The restaurant