Understanding ‘Possible’: Boost Your IELTS Score
Learn how to use the word ‘possible’ correctly in your IELTS exam. This video covers its meaning, usage, synonyms, and common mistakes to avoid. Improve your English vocabulary and increase your chances of achieving a high score on the IELTS test.
Imagine you’re preparing for a big exam. Your friend says it’s impossible to get a high score, but you believe it’s possible with hard work.
Today, we’re going to explore the word possible and how to use it correctly in your IELTS exam.
Word type:
Possible is an adjective. This means it describes a noun or pronoun.
Meaning: Possible means something that can be done, can exist, or can happen.
It refers to things that are capable of occurring or being true.
Word history: The word possible comes from Latin.
It entered the English language in the fourteenth century.
Antonyms: The opposite of possible is impossible.
Other antonyms include unachievable and unfeasible.
Synonyms: Some words that mean the same as possible are feasible, achievable, and attainable.
Examples use in sentences: Here are three examples of how to use possible in a sentence: Is it possible to book a flight for tomorrow?
She did everything possible to prepare for the interview. The doctors are doing all possible treatments to help the patient recover.
Common errors in use: Be careful not to confuse possible with probably. Possible means something can happen, while probably means something is likely to happen.
Also, remember that possible is an adjective, not an adverb. You should say It’s possibly going to rain, not It’s possible going to rain.
To wrap up, the word possible is a useful adjective for describing things that can happen or be done.
Practice using it in your speaking and writing to improve your IELTS score. Remember, with dedication, it’s possible to achieve your target band score.
