1. It is widely believed that ghosts really exist.

2. It was rumored last year that a group of gangsters destroyed part of the building.

3. It was reported that there was an increase in the number of tourists last year.

4. It was thought that the winner was team A but it turned out to be team B.

5. It is claimed by the local authorities that the community house will be built next year.

6. It is forecast that a terrible storm is coming.

7. It was told that Jim took a gap year after he (had) finished high school.

8. It is believed that national heritages need preserving.

$1$. It is widely believed that ghosts really exist

$2$. It was rumored last year that a group of gangsters destroyed the building

$3$. It was reported that there was an increase in the number of tourists last year

$4$. It was thought that the winner was team A but it turned out to be team B

$5$. It is claimed by the local authorities that the community house'll be built next year

$6$. It is forecast that a terrible storm is coming

$7$. It was told that Jim took a gap year after he had finished high school

$8$. It is believed that national heritages need preserving