Learn English – ‘Will transfer’ or ‘will be transferred’

passive-voice

  1. I was notified you will transfer to the marketing division.

  2. I was notified you will be transferred to the marketing division.

My colleague said that no 1 is correct, but I argued because it sounds strange to me. Which one is grammatically correct?

Best Answer

Definition of TRANSFER

  • transitive verb (He will be transferred...)

a : to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift

b : to cause to pass from one to another : transmit

  • intransitive verb (He will transfer)

to move to a different place, region, or situation; especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another

Source: Merriam-Webster

Both are right but you can have a look at the two definitions and usages (transitive vs intransitive) and see which one is more suitable.

I think the addition of 'that' would make your sentences better:

I was notified that you will transfer to the marketing division.

I was notified that you will be transferred to the marketing division.