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Build train 986 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Passive sentences using the verb 'send'

ex) My friend sent me a teddy bear (active form)

(1) A teddy bear was sent to me by my friend (OK)

(2) I was sent a teddy bear by my friend (????)


Is the sentence (2) grammatically incorrect?

  

Top answer

Both sentences are fine.

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  • Both sentences are fine.
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Both sentences are fine.

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build train 986Is the sentence (2) grammatically incorrect?

It is correct, but native speakers don't use this passive form very much.

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I was never sent that information .. (is this correct?

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