got/was given good grades

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Winwin2011

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A: Did you get a good report?
B: It wasn't too bad. I was given good grades in everthing but math.
C. It wasn't too bad. I got good grades in everthing but math.

In sentences B & C, which one is more natural?

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A: Did you get a good report?
B: It wasn't too bad. I was given good grades in everthing but math.
C. It wasn't too bad. I got good grades in everthing but math.

In sentences B & C, which one is more natural?

Thank you for your help.

Given the form of the question , the most likely response would be C.
If the question were, "Were you given a good report?", B might be more common.

People in general are lazy, and they take their verbal cues from others in conversation.
 
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