An Explanatory Note – “were not told”

They were not told that they were twins. (passive voice)

Nobody told them that they were twins. (active voice)

They were not informed that they were twins. (passive voice)

Nobody informed them that they were twins. (active voice)

They were not allowed to know that they were twins. (passive voice)

Nobody allowed them to know that they were twins. (active voice)

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