Give the opportunity vs. possibility

Raf · #1 (permalink) Mon Mar 02, 2009 14:34 pm *Give the opportunity vs. possibility*

Hello,

This sentence is to be completed in a cloze test:
This job will give you the ....................... to travel abroad frequently.
a) possibility, b) offer), c) opportunity, d) probability.

I know that C is fine - but why is A wrong here? Please, explain.

Regards!

Jamie (K) · #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:03 am *Give the opportunity vs. possibility*

"Possibility" simply means that something can happen. "Opportunity" is a possibility that brings an advantage with it.

Raf · #3 (permalink) Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:01 am *Give the opportunity vs. possibility*

Does it mean that "opportunity" has a positive meaning (it is a possibility to do something good), while "possibility" is neutral?

Jamie (K) · #4 (permalink) Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:37 pm *Give the opportunity vs. possibility*

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