get sg as a present

[Liza]

Hi,

Could you tell me if it's correct?

I got a book as a present .

Or is there a better way to say it?
Thanks for your answer.

Liza

[Alan]

Hi,

That's all right. Perhaps this would sound better: I was given a book as a present.

Alan
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