C1
plausibility vs possibility
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| plausibilitynoun/ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of seeming likely to be true or reasonable | Goes with question the plausibility | Example The jury doubted the plausibility of his explanation. |
| possibilitynoun/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning a chance that something may happen or be true | Goes with possibility of | Example There is a possibility of heavy rain this afternoon. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new data lends to her claim.