Is (it) possible to ...?

Short question phrases like "is it possible to" are correct but often mangled by missing words or wrong word order. Below you'll find the exact pattern, many clear wrong/right pairs, tone-adjusted rewrites (work, school, casual) and a short checklist to fix sentences quickly.

Quick answer

'Is it possible to' is grammatically correct for asking about feasibility. Common slips: dropping the dummy pronoun it, misplacing the actor, and adding redundant auxiliaries.

Correct: Is it possible to extend the deadline?
Wrong: Is possible to extend the deadline? (missing it)
If you name the actor, add for + noun before the infinitive: Is it possible for me to join?
Casual alternatives: Can/Could. More polite: Would it be possible to...

Core explanation: the required pattern

The structure is: Is + it (dummy pronoun) + possible + to + base verb. The word it doesn't add meaning here but keeps correct English word order.

If you specify who would act, insert for + noun immediately before the infinitive: for me to, for you to, for them to.

Pattern: Is + it + possible + to + verb
With actor: Is it possible for + noun + to + verb
Alternatives: Would it be possible to (more polite); Can/Could (shorter)

Common mistakes - 6 clear wrong/right pairs

Real examples show the typical slips and direct corrections.

Pair 1 - Wrong: Is possible to finish the report by Friday?
Right: Is it possible to finish the report by Friday?
Pair 2 - Wrong: Is possible to you to help me move?
Right: Is it possible for you to help me move? Alternate: Could you help me move?
Pair 3 - Wrong: Is it possible me to attend the meeting?
Right: Is it possible for me to attend the meeting? Alternate: Can I attend the meeting?
Pair 4 - Wrong: Can you tell me is it possible to get a refund?
Right: Can you tell me if it is possible to get a refund? Alternate: Is it possible to get a refund?
Pair 5 - Wrong: Is there possible to extend my visa?
Right: Is it possible to extend my visa? Alternate: Is there any way to extend my visa?
Pair 6 - Wrong: Is it possible for me to be able to access the file?
Right: Is it possible for me to access the file? Alternate: Could I access the file?

Real-usage examples by context (work, school, casual)

Match tone to audience: formal for supervisors and professors, neutral for colleagues or classmates, casual for friends.

Work 1 - Wrong: Is possible to reschedule the client call? Right (formal): Would it be possible to reschedule the client call? Right (neutral): Can we reschedule the client call?
Work 2 - Wrong: Is it possible for me getting early access?
Right: Is it possible for me to get early access? Alternate: Could I get early access?
Work 3 - Wrong: Is possible to add this to the agenda?
Right: Is it possible to add this to the agenda? Alternate: Can we add this item to the agenda?
School 1 - Wrong: Is possible to hand in the essay late? Right (formal): Would it be possible to hand in the essay late? Right (neutral): Can I hand in the essay late?
School 2 - Wrong: Possible to change my lab partner?
Right: Is it possible to change my lab partner? Alternate: Could I change my lab partner?
School 3 - Wrong: Is it possible for me getting an extension?
Right: Is it possible for me to get an extension? Alternate (polite): May I request an extension?
Casual 1 - Wrong: Possible to grab dinner tonight? Right (casual): Can we grab dinner tonight? Alternate (short): Want to grab dinner tonight?
Casual 2 - Wrong: Is possible you pick me up?
Right: Is it possible for you to pick me up? Alternate: Can you pick me up?
Casual 3 - Wrong: Possible to hang out later?
Right: Is it possible to hang out later? Alternate (very casual): You free later?

Examples and rewrites - more copy-ready options

Quick rewrites to adjust tone. Each original is followed by formal, neutral and casual options.

Example 1 - Original: Is it possible to extend the deadline?
Formal: Would it be possible to extend the deadline? Neutral: Can we extend the deadline?
Casual: Can I get a bit more time?
Example 2 - Original: Is it possible for me to get remote access?
Formal: Would it be possible for me to obtain remote access? Neutral: Could I get remote access?
Casual: Can you give me remote access?
Example 3 - Original: Is it possible to meet earlier than 3 PM?
Formal: Would it be possible to meet before 3 PM? Neutral: Could we meet before 3 PM?
Casual: Can we meet before 3?
Extra 1 - Wrong: Is possible to set up a conference room?
Right: Is it possible to set up a conference room? Alternate: Can you book a conference room?
Extra 2 - Wrong: Is it possible to you to review this draft?
Right: Is it possible for you to review this draft? Alternate: Could you review this draft?

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence, not just the phrase. Context often clarifies the correct form.

Rewrite help: three quick templates you can copy

Use these templates to ensure natural phrasing by tone.

Formal: Would it be possible to + verb + object?
Neutral: Is it possible to + verb + object? OR Could you + verb + object?
Casual: Can you + verb + object? OR Want to + verb + object?

Template 1 - Original: Is it possible to change the meeting time?
Formal: Would it be possible to change the meeting time? Neutral: Could we change the meeting time?
Casual: Can we move the meeting?
Template 2 - Original: Is it possible for me to join remotely?
Formal: Would it be possible for me to join remotely? Neutral: Can I join remotely?
Casual: Can I dial in?
Template 3 - Original: Is it possible to get the invoice today?
Formal: Would it be possible to receive the invoice today? Neutral: Can you send the invoice today?
Casual: Can you send the invoice?

How to fix your sentence - a short checklist

Run these four quick checks to fix most issues in seconds.

1) Add the dummy subject if missing: Start with Is it possible to + verb.
2) Insert for + noun before the infinitive when naming the actor: for me to, for them to.
3) Remove redundancy: delete "be able to" when you have "possible to".
4) If the phrasing sounds clumsy, switch to Can/Could or Would it be possible to for politeness.

Check 1 - Fixing: "Possible to send the file?" → Add subject: "Is it possible to send the file?" or simpler: "Can you send the file?"
Check 2 - Fixing: "Is it possible me to attend?" → Insert for: "Is it possible for me to attend?"

Memory trick

Remember: "Is it possible to" = subject (Is it) + adjective (possible) + infinitive (to + verb). If the actor appears, slot "for + actor" just before the infinitive.

Spacing, hyphenation and small grammar notes

Small issues often appear around short questions; these fixes are quick.

Always end direct questions with a question mark: Is it possible to join the call?
Don't hyphenate inside the phrase-hyphenation rarely applies to "is it possible to".
Embedded questions use if/whether and keep normal word order: Ask if it is possible to..., not Ask is it possible to...
Watch spacing and omitted words: leaving out it creates a fragment; extra spaces in contractions hurt readability.

Punct 1 - Wrong: Ask is it possible to extend the deadline.
Right: Ask if it is possible to extend the deadline.
Punct 2 - Wrong: Is it possible to finish, by Friday?
Right: Is it possible to finish by Friday?

Similar mistakes to watch for

These patterns look like "is it possible to" errors and are fixed the same way.

Missing it: Wrong: "Possible to fix this?" →
Right: "Is it possible to fix this?"
Misplaced actor: Wrong: "Is it possible to me to attend?" →
Right: "Is it possible for me to attend?"
Wordy double auxiliaries: Wrong: "Is it possible for me to be able to access?" →
Right: "Is it possible for me to access?"

Sim 1 - Mistake: Is there possible to fix this? Correction: Is there a way to fix this? OR Is it possible to fix this?
Sim 2 - Mistake: Is it possible to me to attend? Correction: Is it possible for me to attend? OR Can I attend?

FAQ

Is "is it possible to" grammatically correct?

Yes. It's a neutral, polite way to ask about feasibility. Include the pronoun it and use for + noun before the infinitive if you name the actor.

Can I drop "it" and just say "possible to"?

No. Dropping it usually creates an ungrammatical fragment. Use "Is it possible to..." or a simpler "Can/Could" alternative.

When should I use "would it be possible to"?

Use it for extra politeness or formality-emails to supervisors or formal requests. It sounds more tentative than "Is it possible to".

How do I embed the question inside another sentence?

Use if or whether and keep normal word order: "Let me know if it is possible to..." not "Let me know is it possible to...".

Which is better: "Is it possible for me to" or "Can I"?

"Is it possible for me to" is more formal and tentative; "Can I" is direct and casual. Choose based on audience and tone.

Need a quick check?

Paste your sentence into a checker or use the templates above. Keeping three short templates (formal, neutral, casual) on hand saves time and avoids these common mistakes.