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When you're watching weather news on TV from the US, especially around this time of year, you're likely to see weather people using the phrase "a chance of rain". Are you familiar with the expression?



Chance of rain is about how likely it is to rain, for example, today in your location.



The word "chance" is sometimes about opportunity, as in not having a chance to say goodbye. But in this case, a chance is a possibility.



Chance of rain is expressed in percentage. For example, when a meteorologist calls for a 60 percent chance of rain, I'll probably take an umbrella. When there's a 20% chance of rain, I think I won't. When it comes to a 40% chance of rain, it's kind of hard to decide.



Anyhow. Would you like to try a quiz? I'll give you three options. Please listen carefully and choose the one that is TRUE. Ready?



The word "chance", when used to say a chance of rain, means:

1. Weather

2. Opportunity

3. Possibility