What are examples of possibilities?
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What are examples of possibilities?
If there is a 50-50 chance that you might attend a party, this is an example of a possibility you will attend. When you have a red dress to wear or a green dress to wear, the green dress is an example of a possibility you may choose from.
How do you use possibility?
We use possibility to talk about something that may happen or be true. Possibility is normally followed by of + noun phrase or of + -ing form, or by a that-clause: I had never even thought of the possibility of working in the USA until I was offered a job there in 1998.
Is possibilities singular or plural?
The noun possibility can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will be possibilities. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be possibility e.g. in reference to various types of possibility or a collection of possibility.
What is a good sentence for possibilities?
The possibility tonight could be their last together pained him so deeply he shuddered. The possibility was frightening. The possibility hadn’t existed before the trip to the underworld. The only possibility — that she might choose to leave– hadn’t crossed his mind.
What does full of possibilities mean?
1 holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity.
Could possibility in a sentence with example?
Possibility You could cause an accident driving like that. Past ability Sarah could dance like a professional at the age of six. Suggestion We could go to dinner after the movie. Request Could I leave early today?
What are the possibilities in life?
Possibilities are when you have new experiences and new avenues to explore and discover. They put you in contact with new ideas, opportunities, and people. They open up your life to almost anything.
Should you use possibility in a sentence?
We can use should to say that something is probable because it is logical or normal. I am stronger than him, so I should be able to beat him. (It is a logical possibility.) She has been working on that project for well over two weeks.
What does it’s a possibility mean?
countable noun. If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen, you mean that it might be the case or it might happen.
Can you show possibility?
We use could to show that something is possible, but not certain:
- They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.)
- It can be very cold here in winter.
- That can’t be true.
- It’s ten o’clock.
- It could be very cold there in winter.
- They know the way here.
- She can speak several languages.
- I can see you.
Can permission sentences examples?
Permission
| asking for permission | formal/polite? | giving permission |
|---|---|---|
| Can I ask you a question? | informal | Yes, you can. Yes, you may. Yes, you could. |
| Could I use your phone? | more formal/polite | |
| May I use your phone? | even more formal/polite |
How do you open possibilities?
So here are some great tools to opening up to new possibilities:
- Say Yes More Often. When you find yourself saying no a lot, you cut yourself off to new experiences and limit your abilities to connect to new ideas, people or concepts.
- Show Interest in Others.
- Live in the NOW.
- Comfort Zones and CHANGE.