was told, were told
母親にやめろといわれたにもかかわらず、トムは窓を開けた。
Despite being told by his mother to stop, Tom opened the window.
彼は医者に禁酒するようにいわれた。
His doctor told him to stop drinking.
あなたがしなければならない事はいわれた通りにする事だけだ。
All you have to do is do as you're told.
トムはテレビに出演するようにいわれた。
Tom was asked to appear on TV.
子供達は母親の声の届くところにいるよういわれた。
The children were told to stay within earshot of their mother.