Complete Guide to Using “What are the chances of + (verb-ing)” in English

The phrase “What are the chances of” is used to inquire about the probability or likelihood of something happening. It helps assess possibilities in various situations.

“What are the chances of” Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1What are the chances of getting tickets?टिकट मिलने की कितनी संभावना है?
2What are the chances of that happening?ऐसा होने की कितनी संभावना है?
3What are the chances of it raining today?आज बारिश होने की कितनी संभावना है?
4What are the chances of winning the lottery?लॉटरी जीतने की कितनी संभावना है?
5What are the chances of you staying home today?आज आपके घर पर रहने की कितनी संभावना है?
6What are your chances of getting the job?आपको नौकरी मिलने की कितनी संभावना है?
7What are your chances of improving?आपके सुधारने की कितनी संभावना है?
8What are your chances of moving?आपके स्थानांतरित होने की कितनी संभावना है?
9What are our chances of staying together?हमारे साथ रहने की कितनी संभावना है?
10What are our chances of working together?हमारे साथ काम करने की कितनी संभावना है?

Expanded Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
11What are the chances of the flight being delayed?फ्लाइट के देरी से होने की कितनी संभावना है?
12What are the chances of him agreeing?उसके सहमत होने की कितनी संभावना है?
13What are the chances of this plan succeeding?इस योजना के सफल होने की कितनी संभावना है?
14What are our chances of winning the case?हमारे मामला जीतने की कितनी संभावना है?
15What are your chances of getting promoted?आपके पदोन्नत होने की कितनी संभावना है?

Alternative Expressions

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1How likely is it to…?…होने की कितनी संभावना है?
2Is there any possibility of…?क्या …की कोई संभावना है?
3What’s the probability of…?…की प्रायिकता क्या है?

Key Grammar Rules

Structure:

  • “What are the chances of” + gerund (verb-ing)
    • ✅ Correct: “What are the chances of snowing tomorrow?”
    • ❌ Incorrect: “What are the chances of snow tomorrow?”

Responses:

  • High probability: “Very likely” / “Good chances”
  • Low probability: “Slim chances” / “Unlikely”

Tense Variations:

  • Present/Future: “What are the chances of…”
  • Past: “What were the chances of…”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “What are the chance of…” (Plural form needed)
✅ “What are the chances of…”

❌ “What are the chances to win?” (Wrong preposition)
✅ “What are the chances of winning?”

Cultural Usage Notes

Conversation Style:

  • Used in both casual and formal discussions
  • Common in planning and decision-making

Indian Context:

  • Often combined with Hindi words (“Kitne chances hain…?”)
  • May include gestures (hand movements indicating probability)

Professional Use:

  • More formal alternative: “What is the likelihood of…?”
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