| Idx | 2151 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | possible |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | It could be possible that I left the wallet back at the hotel. |
| Correct Sentence | It's possible that I left the wallet back at the hotel. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | [[It could be]] possible that I left the wallet back at the hotel. |
| Cloze Sentence | [[It's]] possible that I left the wallet back at the hotel. |
| Cloze Answer | It's |
| Choices | It's | It could be |
| Explanation | Do not use can/could before possible . When you are talking about a past event, use it is possible: 'It's quite possible that the letter was sent to the wrong address.' When you are talking about a future event, use it may/ might be possible: 'She thinks that it may be possible to get the watch repaired.' |
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