Translate passive sentences 
Group 1: sentences without “by”
    Option 1: spell the copula (was, were, is, are, be)
    Option 2: turn from passive into active with “someone/ something”

​This is for person/animal-based. If it is thing-based, there's no need to include a copula or translate with “someone/something”.
Some passive sentences are usually spelled with copula with verbs like: told, killed, hit, shot, taught.

​Group 2: sentences with “by”
    Option 1: spell “by”
    Option 2: turn from passive into active 
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Group 1 Examples
“I was told.” 
1. I was told.
2. Someone told me.

“He was killed.”
1. They were killed.
2. Someone killed him.

Group 2 Examples
“I am supported by the government.”
1. I am support by the government.
2. The government supports me.

“They were hit by a car.”
1. They were hit by a car.
2. A car hit them.