From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word, or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
This is a chance of a life time
A. an advantage B. a privilege C. an opportunity D. an possibility
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Chance as used in the sentence refers to an occasion which allows something to be done or provide an opportunity for one to do something. Another example of the given context is "I gave her a chance to answer". However in some other contexts, chance might have other meanings other than opportunity. Example: There was a chance he might be released (possibility); Wande took an awful chance (risk); it was a chance discovery (accidental).