Hi,
What is considered correct usage of "to be".
He is considered to be the greatest batsman in the world.
He is considered the greatest batsman in the world.
which is correct?
He claims himself to be the best violinist ever.
He claims himself the best violinist ever.
He claims he is the best violinist ever.
Which is correct?
One question from OG
The electronics company has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s smallest network digital camcorder, the length of which is that of a handheld computer, and it weighs less than 11 ounces.
(A) to be the world’s smallest network digital camcorder, the length of which is that of a handheld computer, and it weighs
(B) to be the smallest network digital camcorder in the world, which is as long as a handheld computer, weighing
(C) is the smallest network digital camcorder in the world, which is as long as a handheld computer, and it weighs
(D) is the world’s smallest network digital camcorder, which is as long as a handheld computer and weighs
(E) is the world’s smallest network digital camcorder, the length of which is that of a handheld computer, weighing
Kindly explain the rules of when the use of "to be" is correct.
Thanks