Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase…
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Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given below in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark 'No correction required' as the answer.
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered as the best player in the world.
- A.
considered
- B.
regarded
- C.
described
- D.
viewed
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Correct answer: A
The sentence is incorrect because “considered” in passive voice does not take “as.”
Correct pattern: “be considered + noun/adjective.” So we say “is considered the best player,” not “is considered as the best player.”
Example: “She is considered the fastest runner in the team.”
Therefore, the correct sentence is: “Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the best player in the world.”
By contrast, some other verbs commonly use “as” in the same structure:
be regarded as
be described as
be viewed as