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should considered
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "should considered" is not correct in English.
It should be "should be considered." You can use the corrected phrase when discussing the importance or relevance of something in a particular context. Example: "This issue should be considered when making policy decisions."
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Exact Expressions
9 human-written examples
Rewiring the alliance around a mission focus group concept may be a bridge too far for Chicago, but the concept should considered there.
News & Media
Because of its tremendous complexity and elicited immune responses, the vaccine design should considered multiple antigens to enhance immune-protection, involved in the different stages of pathogenesis besides inducing a specific immune response by B- and T-cell multi-epitopes.
However, selection of enzyme concentration should considered the total concentration of peptide chains in the substrate and the degree of protein breakdown desired to avoid an excessive use of enzyme that will drive up the cost for industrial use.
It's summer and not using fresh-from-the-market strawberries whenever possible should considered a legal offense.
News & Media
Scaling up the use of rapid diagnostic tests to manage laboratory shortcomings at periphery should considered [ 48].
Science
Further investigation is needed and should considered important as it could in part explain the reasons of why some smokers develop COPD and some do not.
Science
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Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
Parents should consider carefully.
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"You should consider Portland.
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Others should consider following suit.
News & Media
Cruz should consider herself fortunate.
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India should consider something similar.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When discussing recommendations or necessities, use auxiliary verbs with "consider" such as "must be considered" for stronger emphasis, or "ought to be considered" to convey suggestion.
Common error
Avoid omitting the auxiliary verb "be" in passive constructions with "should". The phrase "should considered" incorrectly combines a modal verb with a past participle without the necessary "be" to form the passive voice.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "should considered" functions incorrectly as it attempts to combine a modal verb with a past participle without the necessary auxiliary verb. This violates standard English grammar rules. Ludwig AI indicates the phrase is incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
11%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "should considered" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "should be considered", which employs the passive voice. While Ludwig identifies instances of "should considered" in various sources, its grammatical status is flagged as incorrect. To ensure clarity and accuracy in writing, always include the auxiliary verb "be" when using "should" with "considered". Alternatives like "ought to be considered" or "must be considered" can also be used depending on the intended emphasis.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
should be considered
Adds the auxiliary verb "be" to create the correct passive voice construction.
ought to be considered
Replaces "should" with "ought to", maintaining a similar level of obligation while using correct grammar.
must be considered
Emphasizes the necessity of consideration, replacing "should" with "must" and using the passive voice correctly.
needs to be considered
Shifts the focus to the necessity of consideration, using the phrase "needs to be" to convey obligation.
should take into account
Rephrases the sentence to use the active voice with "take into account", maintaining a similar meaning.
should give thought to
Replaces "consider" with "give thought to", offering a slightly more descriptive way to express consideration.
should reflect on
Suggests a deeper level of contemplation by using "reflect on" instead of "consider".
should mull over
Implies a more informal and thoughtful consideration, using "mull over" as an alternative to "consider".
should deliberate on
Replaces consider with a more formal verb, suggesting a more careful, systematic approach to consideration.
should contemplate
Substitutes "consider" with "contemplate", which suggests a more prolonged and thoughtful consideration.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "should" with "consider"?
The correct form is "should be considered". The word "be" is required to form the passive voice when using "should" with the past participle "considered".
What does "should be considered" mean?
It means something is recommended or necessary to think about or take into account. It's used to express that something deserves attention or thought.
Is "should considered" grammatically correct?
No, "should considered" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "should be considered", which uses the passive voice.
Are there alternatives to "should be considered"?
Yes, you can use phrases like "ought to be considered", "must be considered", or "needs to be considered" depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested