Topic: POSSIBILITY AND PROBABILITY

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	I think we need to leave ........ the possibility that Simon has decided not to come to the party. a) open b) vacant c) free Well done! If you 'leave open the possibility' of something happening you do not stop it occurring.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Your dog ate your homework? That's a ........ story! a) realistic b) possible c) likely Well done! If you say an explanation is 'a likely story' you don't believe it can be true. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	There's a ........ chance I won't be at work tomorrow. I might have to stay at home to wait for a delivery. a) fine b) slim c) thin Well done! A 'slim chance' is a small chance.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) Why are you so pessimistic? You should try to leave open the that they may invite you for an interview. B) An accident? That's a likely if I ever heard one. C) The team have a slim of winning but they'll have to be in the very best form. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you think we should leave open the possibility that there are other life forms in the universe?
2) What was the last explanation you were given that you thought was a likely story?
3) Is there a slim chance of your local football team winning a competition next year?