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i was wondering if it is possible vs i was wondering if it was possible

Both sentences are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'I was wondering if it is possible' is used when the possibility is still relevant in the present, while 'I was wondering if it was possible' refers to a past possibility.
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Last updated: August 31, 2024

i was wondering if it is possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a present possibility.

This phrase is used when the possibility being wondered about is still relevant in the present.
  • I was wondering if it's possible to think about nothing.
  • Sir, Major MacKenzie just told me about the Miami assignment, and I was wondering if it would be possible...
  • He's visiting with us this summer, and I was wondering if it was possible to get him into summer school.
  • I was wondering if it would be all right if I bought Natalie a playhouse for your backyard.
  • I was wondering if it wouldn't be too much trouble if I could use your phone.
  • I was wondering if it would be all right if I bought Natalie a playhouse for your backyard.
  • I was wondering if it was the storm or what.
  • I was wondering if you could give me a lift, if it isn't too much trouble.
  • And I was wondering if you hadn't seen my computer case.
  • I was wondering if you can take her in for a few weeks.
  • I was wondering if you had some tips on issues to cover.
  • I was wondering if your boss would mind putting up a poster.
  • I just flew into town and I was wondering if...
  • I was wondering if you could find out if she's single.
  • I was wondering if I could watch it from backstage.
  • I was wondering if your husband was at home.
  • I was wondering if you could smell some perspiration for me.
  • I was wondering if you'd be comfortable introducing me to your manager, Brian Kavanaugh.
  • I was wondering if you could pick up where they left off.
  • Yes, I was wondering if this seat is taken.

Alternatives:

  • I am wondering if it is possible
  • I wonder if it is possible

i was wondering if it was possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past possibility.

This phrase is used when the possibility being wondered about is no longer relevant in the present.
  • He's visiting with us this summer, and I was wondering if it was possible to get him into summer school.
  • I was just wondering if it was possible that you were A... fanboy of a certain celebrity client.
  • I was wondering if it's possible to think about nothing.
  • Sir, Major MacKenzie just told me about the Miami assignment, and I was wondering if it would be possible...
  • I was wondering if it would be all right if I bought Natalie a playhouse for your backyard.
  • I was wondering if it wouldn't be too much trouble if I could use your phone.
  • I was wondering if it would be all right if I bought Natalie a playhouse for your backyard.
  • I was wondering if it was the storm or what.
  • I was wondering if you could give me a lift, if it isn't too much trouble.
  • And I was wondering if you hadn't seen my computer case.
  • I was wondering if you can take her in for a few weeks.
  • I was wondering if you had some tips on issues to cover.
  • I was wondering if your boss would mind putting up a poster.
  • I just flew into town and I was wondering if...
  • I was wondering if you could find out if she's single.
  • I was wondering if I could watch it from backstage.
  • I was wondering if your husband was at home.
  • I was wondering if you could smell some perspiration for me.
  • I was wondering if you'd be comfortable introducing me to your manager, Brian Kavanaugh.
  • I was wondering if you could pick up where they left off.

Alternatives:

  • I wondered if it was possible
  • I have been wondering if it was possible

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