odds

"What are the odds?" is a common phrase used casually in North American English to refer to something that has happened or will happen that is or was extraordinary, unusual, or extremely unlikely.

Example usage:

  • Look! It's an albino deer! What are the odds?
  • Turns out our dads sat next to each other in a college class just like this. What are the odds?
  • I just won ten dollars on a scratch ticket for the second time in a row! What are the odds?

Exercise

Please click the Exercise link to continue and do Exercise 1.


Pre-Media

Use the following questions to begin a discussion. Try to be sure everyone in your group gives their opinion and explains why they hold that opinion before moving on to the next question.

  1. Have you used the phrase “What are the odds?” before? If so, describe the situation.
  2. Do you believe in luck? Why or why not?

Exercise

Please click the Exercise link to continue and do Exercise 2.


Media

lottery winners

Exercise

Complete Exercises 3 & 4.


Post-Media


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