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what is the difference? chance vs opportunity



 
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what is the difference? chance vs opportunity #1 (permalink) Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:00 am   what is the difference? chance vs opportunity
 

hello everyone!
I am wondering if someone could help me with this exercise:
Choose the best answer:
I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel
A.chance B.opportunity
Help me please!Thanks in advance!
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what is the difference? #2 (permalink) Mon Apr 07, 2008 13:37 pm   what is the difference?
 

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I suppose the test writer intends 'opportunity', but actually both answers are fine.
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