"i was informed" vs "i were informed"

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"i was informed" vs "i were informed"

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

Last Updated: March 20, 2019

"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.

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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.

Some alternatives from our editors:

I was told that
[Informer] told me that

This phrase uses the wrong form of the verb. Use "was" with the pronoun "I."

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some alternatives from our editors:

I was informed

Answer 1

i was informed

This is correct

Answer 2

i were informed

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

"i was informed" vs "i were informed"

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