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Grammar question my wallet was stolen or got stolen?

The correct grammatical construction is "My wallet was stolen."

Here's why:

* Passive Voice: The sentence is in the passive voice, meaning the action (being stolen) is focused on the object (the wallet) rather than the actor (the thief).

* "Got" is informal: While "got stolen" is commonly used in informal speech, it's not grammatically correct in formal writing or situations.

Here's a breakdown of the sentence structure:

* "My wallet" is the subject of the sentence.

* "was stolen" is the passive voice verb, indicating that the wallet is the receiver of the action.

Alternatives you could use:

* "Someone stole my wallet." (Active voice)

* "My wallet was taken." (More formal)

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