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It is perhaps worth considering whether + clause
Used to suggest that someone should think about a possibility; polite, tentative phrasing for proposing an idea.
Examples
“It is perhaps worth considering whether shorter working weeks might improve overall productivity.”
“It is perhaps worth considering whether urban planning should prioritise green spaces over parking.”
“It is perhaps worth considering whether online learning can complement traditional classrooms for adult education.”
Band 8 sentence
“It is perhaps worth considering whether introducing a phased tax incentive for small businesses would stimulate sustainable growth without causing market distortions.”
Collocations
- It is worth considering whether + clause
- It is perhaps worth + V-ing
Common mistakes
Maybe worth to consider whether ...→It is perhaps worth considering whether ...
It is maybe worth considering if ...→It is perhaps worth considering whether ...
It is maybe worth consider whether ...→It is perhaps worth considering whether ...
Say it for a higher band
5Maybe + clause→6It's worth thinking about whether + clause→7+It is perhaps worth considering whether + clause
Synonyms
We should consider whether + clause
It may be worth considering whether + clause
Easily confused
We should consider whether + clause
“We should consider whether remote work policies benefit employee well‑being.”
It may be worth considering whether + clause
“It may be worth considering whether stricter regulations would reduce noise pollution.”
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