“There’s a chance that” is a common English expression used when something may happen in the future, but you are not completely sure. It helps you talk about possibilities in a natural and polite way. Native speakers often use this phrase in daily conversations, at work, while traveling, or when making plans.
For example, if the weather looks uncertain, you can say, “There’s a chance that it will rain today.” This expression is useful when you want to avoid sounding too certain. Learning this structure will make your English sound more natural and confident in real-life speaking situations.
◎ Important Points
- Use “There’s a chance that” to talk about a possibility.
- It shows uncertainty, not a definite result.
- The word “that” is usually followed by a subject and a verb.
- It is commonly used in spoken and written English.
- You can use it for present or future situations.
- It sounds polite and natural in conversations.
- Avoid using a noun directly after “that” without a verb.
➤Key Concept
✅ Sentence Structure: There’s a chance that + Subject + Verb
Example: There’s a chance that she will arrive late.
Main Concept:
Use this structure when you think something might happen but you are not completely sure about it.
Speaking Tip:
Use this phrase instead of “maybe” sometimes to sound more natural and fluent.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Missing subject after “that” | There’s a chance that will rain. | There’s a chance that it will rain. |
| Using noun only after “that” | There’s a chance that the meeting. | There’s a chance that the meeting will happen. |
| Wrong verb form | There’s a chance that he go tomorrow. | There’s a chance that he will go tomorrow. |
| Using double possibility words | There’s a chance that maybe she comes. | There’s a chance that she will come. |
| Missing “that” structure | There’s a chance she late. | There’s a chance that she will be late. |
➤ Examples
- There’s a chance that it will rain this evening.
- There’s a chance that my train will be delayed.
- There’s a chance that she will call you later.
- There’s a chance that we will finish the project today.
- There’s a chance that the shop will be closed.
- There’s a chance that they will join us for dinner.
- There’s a chance that I will work from home tomorrow.
- There’s a chance that the flight will leave early.
- There’s a chance that he will get the job.
- There’s a chance that our team will win the match.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the Blanks
- There’s a chance that it ______ tomorrow.
- There’s a chance that she ______ late.
- There’s a chance that we ______ the meeting.
- There’s a chance that they ______ us tonight.
- There’s a chance that he ______ the exam.
B. Change the Incorrect Sentence to Correct
- There’s a chance that rain today.
- There’s a chance that he go to Delhi.
- There’s a chance that maybe she will come.
- There’s a chance that the party.
- There’s a chance that arrive late.
C. Speak These Sentences Aloud
- There’s a chance that I will travel next month.
- There’s a chance that my friend will visit me today.
- There’s a chance that the weather will improve.
- There’s a chance that we will get good news soon.
- There’s a chance that I will achieve my goals this year.
