Against the Odds
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the phrase 'against the odds'?
In a difficult situation with little chance of success
With a high probability of success
In a situation where success is guaranteed
In a situation with equal chances of success and failure
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence uses 'against the odds' correctly?
She won the race against the odds.
He was against the odds to win the lottery.
The odds were against the race.
She was against the odds of winning.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the literary device used in the phrase 'against the odds'.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which of the following sentences is 'against the odds' used as an idiom?
He was against the odds in the game.
She succeeded against the odds.
The odds were against him.
Against the odds, he was tired.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What part of speech is 'odds' in the phrase 'against the odds'?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct synonym for 'odds' in the context of 'against the odds'.
Chances
Choices
Challenges
Changes
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a situation where someone succeeds 'against the odds'?
Winning a game with a strong team
Overcoming a serious illness despite a poor prognosis
Completing a task with ample resources
Achieving a goal with full support
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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