sugested --> passive voice

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bieasy

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Hi,

Is it correct to say:

"You will be suggested several activities such as scuba diving, horseback riding and ...."
 

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The hotel staff will suggest several activities, such as scuba diving, horseback riding, and kayaking, to you.

Several activities, such as scuba diving, horseback riding, and kayaking, will be suggested to you.


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Thank you TheParser, but is my sentence wrong? Is it acceptable?
 

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It seems fine to me. However I've heard "You're offered several activities...." more.
 

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Hi,

Is it correct to say:

"You will be suggested several activities such as scuba diving, horseback riding and ...."
No, it's wrong (at least in AusE) and I would think in most other places as well.
 

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And it's wrong here too. It is NOT fine.
 

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And it's wrong here too. It is NOT fine.

Here too (BrE). That's at least three major variants of English where it would be unacceptable.
 

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Here too (BrE). That's at least three major variants of English where it would be unacceptable.
I think we can say that that's pretty conclusive.
 
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