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i were informed vs i was informed

"I" is singular, so use the singular form of the verb. "I was informed" is correct.
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i were informed

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This phrase uses the wrong form of the verb. Use "was" with the pronoun "I."
  • "I wish I were informed about the accident the other day." = "I wish I were knowledgeable about the accident which happened the other day."
  • Nov 15, 2011 ... They don't even bear any difference. The same would apply to: I and my wife were informed that ... versus. My wife and I were informed that .
  • We (my wife Kimberley and I) were informed by doctors that Michael may not fully regain the use of his affected arms and legs and that there was a strong ...
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was informed

i was informed

This phrase is correct.

"I was informed" should only be used in limited situations. The phrase can be unclear because it leaves out who or what did the informing.

Use "I was informed" only when you don't want to reveal who did the informing, can't reveal who did the informing, or don't know who did the informing.

In most situations, use "[Informer] told me..." instead.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I was informed that you have been shouting at clients when I'm out of the office. This behavior needs to stop.
  • You told me you were working late, but I was informed that you were enjoying a romantic dinner with a stranger. I want a divorce!
  • I am investigating because I was informed by an anonymous source that the company has been breaking workplace safety laws.
  • I was informed treacherously by a young Patrick that neighbor Seeley, an Irishman, in the intervals of the carting, transferred the still tolerable, straight, and  ...
  • Please inform me of your intentions in this matter; I was informed that you were absent from the office. inlig يُخْبِر، يُعْلِم осведомявам informar informovat in ...
  • Aug 19, 2009 ... missalldat33 Senior Member. ENGLISH. How do I say "I was informed by email"? "On m'informait par mail"? Thanks! missalldat33, Aug 19 ...
  • New Living Translation But when I was informed of a plot to kill him, I immediately sent him on to you. I have told his accusers to bring their charges before you."

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was told that
  • [Informer] told me that

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