looked or seemed to

[moqaddas]

Mother looked angry so I kept quiet.
Or
Mother seemed to be angry so I kept quiet.

• Which is correct to say ?

[Barb_D]

Both are fine. I'd probably say the first.

[emsr2d2]

Mother looked angry so I kept quiet.
Or
Mother seemed to be angry so I kept quiet.

• Which is correct to say ?

Both are fine but it depends on whether there is something about how her face appears (she looks angry) or something about her demeanour/behaviour (she seems to be angry).