Could I use to have?
-John had been informed _____ the prize.
If yes, it could be more succinct than 'that he would have', etc. But I am not sure whether it's OK.
inform
Posted by Nightedge · November 24, 2015 · 2 replies
2 Replies
No. Inform someone that or inform someone about would be fine, but you can't follow inform with an infinitive :
John was informed about winning the prize
John was informed that he had won the prize
Inform is a bit formal though. If this were a formal context it's unlikely that you'd just use a first name. Better - tell
John was told about winning the prize.
John was told that he'd won the prize.
Nightedge
OP
Excellent answer. Thank you.