Passive to active?

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Hello... I am trying to find a site to change passive to active....this site seems very helpful, even though it's vice versa....

In the sentence .. I needed a reliable vehicle and working as a bank teller was a breeze, I was told.... My grammar checker says "I was told " is not correct...I am writing a story about the past... not using passive voice in some cases is difficult...

So....my best shot.....1. someone told me. 2. I am told. 3. End the sentence after the word breeze.

I like number 3, but the sentence seems ...... boring? for lack of a better word
Thanks for your help.

RandomGuy · Accepted Answer

Your grammar checker had better check itself before it wrecks itself. (Sorry, I've been listening to too much rap music lately!)

It is best to use the passive voice when the agent is unknown or unneeded in the sentence.

Bow was framed. The framer is unknown.
My car was towed. The tower isn't relevant.

Your sentence still has problems, though.

I was told that I needed a reliable vehicle and that working as a bank teller is a breeze.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousMy grammar checker says "I was told " is not correct.

Don't rely on grammar checkers. "I was told" is correct.

There is no rule that says you can't use passive voice. Sometimes passive voice is the best way to say something.

By the way, if you change it to "I am told", you're just moving it from past to present; it's still passive.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks.... I was told worked for me from the beginning....think I'll keep it that way!!!

It's amazing how much you forget about basic grammar, spelling, etc as you age...

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