THIS NUMBER CAN INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING

 "This number can increase your chances of winning" is a sentence that uses the modal verb "can" to show possibility and the present simple to express a general truth. It talks about how choosing a special or lucky number may help you win something, like a lottery or a game.

This topic is useful when talking about luck, numbers, and chances.

Examples:

• This lucky number can help you win the prize.

• Choosing the right number can make a difference.

• This number can bring you good luck.

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🔹 GRAMMAR

1. Modal Verb “Can” (Ability and Possibility)

• This number can increase your chances.

• You can win if you try.

• We can choose another number.

2. Present Simple (Facts and General Truths)

• She always picks number seven.

• He plays the lottery every week.

3. Comparatives and Superlatives

• This number is luckier than that one.

• Seven is the most popular number.

4. Future with "Will" and "Going to"

• I will choose the same number again.

• She is going to play the lottery tonight.

5. Adverbs of Frequency

• I usually use the same numbers.

• He never forgets to play.

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🔹 VOCABULARY

1. Number – a symbol used to count (e.g., 3, 5, 9)

2. Win – to get a prize or succeed

3. Lose – to not win

4. Chance – the possibility of something happening

5. Lucky – having good luck

6. Game – an activity for fun or competition

7. Pick – to choose

8. Prize – something you win

9. Repeat – to do again

10. Believe – to think something is true

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🔹 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Do you have a lucky number?

• This number can help us win!

• I always choose number ten.

• Maybe it will bring good luck.

• Let’s try a new number.

• We can win this time.

• I believe in lucky numbers.

• What number did you pick?

• It’s worth a try.

• Fingers crossed!

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🔹 SENTENCES

Positive:

• This number can increase your chances of winning.

• She always plays the same number.

• They believe in lucky numbers.

Negative:

• I don’t think this number will work.

• We can’t win without a ticket.

• He never picks number thirteen.

Questions:

• Can this number really help?

• Do you play the lottery?

• Are you going to choose that number again?

Answers:

• Yes, it can. Many people believe it helps.

• No, I don’t play very often.

• Yes, I’m going to pick it again.

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🔹 CONVERSATION

Marta: Hey Leo, are you picking a number for the lottery?

Leo: Yes! I think this number can increase my chances of winning.

Marta: Which number?

Leo: Number seven. It’s my lucky number.

Marta: Nice! I always pick number five.

Leo: Do you think numbers really help?

Marta: Maybe. I believe a little luck can make a difference.

Leo: Let’s hope we both win!

Marta: Fingers crossed!

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🔹 READING

A Lucky Number

Tom is a student. Every week, he buys a lottery ticket. He always chooses number sixteen. He believes it is a lucky number because his birthday is on the 16th. Last year, he almost won a small prize. This week, he is going to try again.

Tom says, “This number can increase my chances of winning. I know it’s not a big chance, but I enjoy trying. It’s fun and exciting.”

Even if he doesn’t win, Tom says he will keep playing.

Questions:

1. What number does Tom always choose?

2. Why does he think it is lucky?

3. Did he ever win a prize?

4. Is he going to try again?

5. What does he say about trying?

Answers:

1. Number sixteen.

2. Because it is his birthday.

3. He almost won a small prize.

4. Yes, he is.

5. It’s fun and exciting.