Could' phrases

Question 1

• Different forms of ‘could’
  → Use the phrase COULD BE CONSIDERED + ADJECTIVE to give polite advice to someone.

→ Could be considered can also be followed by TO BE + ADJECTIVE

→ You can also use could be SEEN AS and could be REGARDED AS + adjective to give polite advice.

→ Could phrases with as can also be followed by BEING + adjective

Answer 1

…Try not to point. That COULD BE CONSIDERED impolite

…Try not to point. That could be considered TO BE impolite.

…Be careful about touching. That could be SEEN AS inappropriate.
…Be careful about waving. That could be REGARDED AS rude.

…Be careful about touching. That could be seen as BEING inappropriate.
…Be careful about waving. That could be regarded as BEING rude.