| Idx | 2154 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | possible |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | She asked me if it was possible that you ring her back after 5 p.m. |
| Correct Sentence | She asked me if it was possible for you to ring her back after 5 p.m. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | She asked me if it was possible [[that you]] ring her back after 5 p.m. |
| Cloze Sentence | She asked me if it was possible [[for you to]] ring her back after 5 p.m. |
| Cloze Answer | for you to |
| Choices | for you to | that you |
| Explanation | In enquiries and polite requests, use possible (for sb) to do sth (NOT possible that): 'Would it be possible for me to open a bank account?' Compare: 'It's quite possible that they've got stuck in a traffic jam.' |
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