They say that you did that
Correct answer: D. You are said to have done that.
- A. You are told to do that
- B. You are advised to do that
- C. You did that said by them
- D. You are said to have done that.
Explanation
This sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that "you" (the subject) are said (the action) to have done (the activity) that (the thing done).- The sentence conveys the same meaning as the original sentence, emphasizing the report or statement made by "they".
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