Grammar fix
a remote possibility
slim chance
used to describe something that is technically possible but extremely unlikely to happen.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- There's only a remote possibility that the flight will be cancelled due to weather.daily life
- While some experts believe there is a remote possibility of reversing climate change, most agree that immediate action is necessary to prevent further damage.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: there is a remote possibility (that) + clause | a remote possibility of + noun/gerund
WrongIt's a far possibility.
RightIt's a remote possibility.
It's a 'remote' possibility, not a 'far' one.
Patternthere is a remote possibility (that) + clause | a remote possibility of + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Improbable and distant eventuality' is padded; 'a remote possibility' is the set phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a remote possibilityonly ajust ahoweverrule out
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a possibility' (which simply means something could happen), 'a remote possibility' highlights that the chance is very small and the event is not expected.