Question

Classify the following statements under appropriate headings.

1. Getting the sum of angles of a triangle as 180°.
2. India winning a cricket match against Pakistan.
3. Sun setting in the evening.
4. Getting 7 when a die is thrown.
5. Sun rising from the west.
6. Winning a racing competition by you.

Certain to happen	Impossible to happen	May or may not happen

Answer 1

1. Certain to happen, because the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180°.
2. May or may not happen, as the result of the match is unpredictable.
3. Certain to happen, as the Sun always set in the evening.
4. Impossible to happen, as there are only 6 possible outcomes on throwing a die, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
5. Impossible to happen, as the Sun rise from East.
6. May or may not happen, as the winning of the competition is unpredictable.