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it seems incorrect vs it seems to be incorrect

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It seems incorrect' is more concise and informal. 'It seems to be incorrect' is more formal and emphasizes the action of being incorrect. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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Last updated: October 28, 2024 • 12070 views

it seems incorrect

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used to express a perception or judgment that something is wrong or inaccurate. It is a concise way to convey this idea.

Examples:

Based on the data, it seems incorrect to draw that conclusion.
It seems incorrect to assume that all students will perform equally well.

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The proposed budget's repartition seems incorrect.
It seems that this was done in an incorrect manner, which has led the Commission to issue a reasoned opinion to the Spanish Government.
But for Jesus, it seems to 2 points are incorrect history.
It seems that these stocks are the result of incorrect assessments of available stocks and of consumption in certain Member has given rise to unusual trade flows.
It seems to me, therefore, that the assessment is unrealistic, incorrect and unprofessional and does not provide the motivation for institutions or citizens of that country to be more successful in getting closer to the European Union.
It seems that your graphics card does not have a fan, or that it is not possible to control it using the aticonfig tool. The fan controlling and monitoring capability of this program has been disabled. If this is incorrect, please send a bug report.
Except this conversation, it seems.
It seems my Armenian friends were mild.
It seems a peculiarly unladylike crime.
It seems General Arnold missed his calling.
It seems Lucien has intentions for Camille.
It seems that pestanejas you, Satan.
It seems I offered them something different.
It seems that something escaped upstairs...
It seems your subconscious has blossomed.
It seems that circumstances have changed somewhat.
Liars everywhere these days it seems.
Reality is much weirder than it seems.
Our relationship is much deeper than it seems.
It seems the Beast attacked him.

Alternatives:

it appears wrong
it looks incorrect
it feels inaccurate
it doesn't seem right
it's not correct

it seems to be incorrect

This phrase is correct and more formal than the first option.

This phrase is used to express a perception or judgment that something is wrong or inaccurate, with a focus on the action of being incorrect. It is more formal than the shorter version.

Examples:

Based on the evidence, it seems to be incorrect to proceed with that plan.
It seems to be incorrect to assume that all the information is accurate.

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The proposed budget's repartition seems incorrect.
But for Jesus, it seems to 2 points are incorrect history.
It seems to me, therefore, that the assessment is unrealistic, incorrect and unprofessional and does not provide the motivation for institutions or citizens of that country to be more successful in getting closer to the European Union.
It seems to me the problems you worry yourself sick about never seem to materialize.
It seems to me as if you might need some assistance.
It seems to me that we are responding in force.
And it seems to offer you my jacket.
It is tabled at another place where it seems to be more appropriate.
It seems to me the key to everything.
It seems to me there are a number of approaches here.
But it seems to mean something to Petra.
It seems to be affecting the current from our light.
But I can't say it seem to fix much.
It's just hard when it seems to manifest physically.
It seems to me that you are uniquely qualified to paint a portrait of our killer.
It seems to be our only hope.
It seems to hold some kind of a charge.
It seems to be a Buddha, sitting on a wave.
It seems to be a longhorn.
It seems to me that you have a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum.

Alternatives:

it appears to be wrong
it looks to be incorrect
it feels to be inaccurate
it doesn't seem to be right
it's not correct

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