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I Wondering Arrange Meeting Talking Event Can/Could Past

Idx 2152
Keyword possible
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I was wondering whether it could be possible to arrange another meeting.
Correct Sentence I was wondering whether it might be possible to arrange another meeting.
Cloze Error Sentence I was wondering whether it [[could]] be possible to arrange another meeting.
Cloze Sentence I was wondering whether it [[might]] be possible to arrange another meeting.
Cloze Answer might
Choices might | could
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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