Use of “There’s No Chance of + Verb-ing” in English Speaking

“There’s no chance of + verb-ing” is a useful English expression that means something is impossible or very unlikely to happen. Native speakers often use it in daily conversations to talk about plans, situations, weather, travel, work, or personal decisions. This structure helps you sound natural and confident while speaking English. For example, if the road is blocked, you can say, “There’s no chance of reaching on time.” If you are too busy, you can say, “There’s no chance of finishing this today.” Learning this expression will help you express certainty that something will not happen in real-life situations.

◎ Important Points

  • Use this structure when something is impossible or very unlikely.
  • Always use a verb with -ing after “of”.
  • Do not use the base form of the verb after “of”.
  • It is common in spoken English and daily conversations.
  • It can be used for present and future situations.
  • The expression sounds natural and polite.
  • It helps you express strong certainty.

Sentence Structure: Subject + is/are + no chance of + verb-ing + object/complement

Example: There’s no chance of finding a taxi at this hour.

Concept: Use this structure when you believe something cannot happen or is very unlikely to happen.

Speaking Tip: Use this expression instead of simply saying “It’s impossible” to sound more natural in conversations.

Common MistakeWrong ExampleCorrect Example
Using base verb after “of”There’s no chance of win.There’s no chance of winning.
Using “to” before the verbThere’s no chance of to finish today.There’s no chance of finishing today.
Missing “of”There’s no chance finishing today.There’s no chance of finishing today.
Using incorrect verb formThere’s no chance of go there.There’s no chance of going there.
Using wrong meaningThere’s no chance of raining because it is raining now.There’s no chance of rain today.
  1. There’s no chance of catching the train now.
  2. There’s no chance of finishing this report today.
  3. There’s no chance of getting a seat on this crowded bus.
  4. There’s no chance of finding him at home right now.
  5. There’s no chance of arriving on time because of traffic.
  6. There’s no chance of booking a room during the holiday season.
  7. There’s no chance of convincing her to change her mind.
  8. There’s no chance of meeting the manager today.
  9. There’s no chance of completing the project this week.
  10. There’s no chance of seeing the stars tonight because of the clouds.

A. Fill in the Blanks

  1. There’s no chance of ________ the flight. (catch)
  2. There’s no chance of ________ this work today. (finish)
  3. There’s no chance of ________ a parking space here. (find)
  4. There’s no chance of ________ him before evening. (meet)
  5. There’s no chance of ________ tickets now. (get)

B. Change the Incorrect Sentence to Correct One

  1. There’s no chance of win the game.
  2. There’s no chance of to arrive early.
  3. There’s no chance finding a taxi now.
  4. There’s no chance of go outside.
  5. There’s no chance of complete this task today.

C. Speak This Sentence Aloud

  1. There’s no chance of reaching the office on time today.
  2. There’s no chance of finding a cheaper hotel nearby.
  3. There’s no chance of finishing this project tonight.
  4. There’s no chance of getting tickets for the show now.
  5. There’s no chance of meeting him before the weekend.
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