When do you think it will start? vs When do you think this will start?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference. The first phrase is more general, while the second one specifies the event that is being referred to.

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When do you think it will start?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general question about the starting time of an event or activity. It does not specify the event.

Examples:

When do you think it will start? I'm excited to see the show.
When do you think it will start? I need to plan my day accordingly.

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So, when do you think I can start?
Where do you think I should start?
Do you think the war starts?
When do you think he'll start talking?
How do you think we should start?
So when do you think the war with Germany will start?
Do you think we start there?
So you think we can start trying?
But, well, when do you think it would be good to start thinking about the three or four of us?
When do you think we can start... with all the ceremony and...
Do you think they were incorrectly positioned from the start?
Where do you think anyone ever gets their start?
When do you think you might start painting again?
When do you think that he'll start talking again?
Do you think the children there will start playing the way we do?
When do you think it will be possible for the conference to take place?
When do you think it'll come off?
When do you think it would be too soon to give her a call?
What do you think Karajan's reply was? When should I start?
Do you think that he might see me today before the service starts?

Alternatives:

When do you think the event will start?
When do you think the meeting will start?
When do you think the movie will start?
When do you think the game will start?

When do you think this will start?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a specific question about the starting time of a particular event or activity. It refers to a specific event.

Examples:

When do you think this will start? I'm eager to begin.
When do you think this will start? I want to be there on time.

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So, when do you think I can start?
Where do you think I should start?
Do you think the war starts?
When do you think he'll start talking?
How do you think we should start?
So when do you think the war with Germany will start?
Do you think we start there?
When do you think this operation will conclude?
When do you think this could happen, professor?
So you think we can start trying?
When do you think we can start... with all the ceremony and...
Do you think they were incorrectly positioned from the start?
Where do you think anyone ever gets their start?
Discussions on this will start this week.
When do you think you might start painting again?
When do you think that he'll start talking again?
Do you think the children there will start playing the way we do?
A friend once asked me, she said, "So when do you think this women driving will happen?"
OK, when do you think this is the right time?
In what universe do you think this is appropriate...

Alternatives:

When do you think the event will start?
When do you think the meeting will start?
When do you think the movie will start?
When do you think the game will start?

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When do you think it will start? vs When do you think this will start?