why you think you have a chance vs why do you think you have a chance

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Why do you think you have a chance?' is a complete question with the auxiliary verb 'do' used to form a question in present simple tense. 'Why you think you have a chance' is a statement followed by a question mark, which is more informal and can be used in casual conversations.

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why you think you have a chance

This phrase is correct in informal contexts, where a statement is followed by a question mark to express a question.

This phrase is used in informal settings to ask a question in a more casual way. It is common in spoken English among friends and family.

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why you think you have a chance
I'm interested to know why you think you are sweet boys.
Briefly tell us about yourself and why you think you should be promoted to captain.
Tell us why you think you're here, James.
Tell me why you think you weren't doing it.
Steps Question why you think you have anxiety and depression.
I'm asking nicely, so I can see why you think you have a little room to wiggle, but let me be clear with you.
I've been trying to find a medical explanation as to why you think you're dead, and I discovered Cotard's delusion.
I don't know why you think you're going to Comic-Con...
I know why you think you have to do this, darling.
I don't know why you think you can keep showing up at my place.
I do not know why you think you need to see the city Sofia.
But I wonder why you think you don't have the strength left to fight your mother one more time.
It's the same reason why you think you're seeing me now.
It's the only explanation I can come up with for why you think you sell shoes and yogurt.
I don't see why you think you're so qualified to dole out advice.
I'd love to know why you think you're walking the hell out of here with those priors.
I don't understand why you think you have to deprive yourself of pleasure before you perform.
That's why you think you're you.
Go to Mrs Patmore and explain to her why you think you're worth more than you're getting.
We know that you're in charge. I don't understand why you think you need to prove it to us.

Alternatives:

Why do you think you have a chance?
Do you think you have a chance? Why?
What makes you think you have a chance?
How come you think you have a chance?
What leads you to believe you have a chance?

why do you think you have a chance

This phrase is correct as a complete question in present simple tense, using the auxiliary verb 'do' to form the question.

This phrase is used when forming a complete question in present simple tense. It is more formal and appropriate for written English or formal conversations.

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why do you think you have a chance
And why do you think your marriage failed?
I mean, why do you think so many children flamed out already.
Okay, why do you think he stole it?
And why do you think that?
Then why do you think he wanted the fentanyl?
why do you think he's hearing voices?
So why do you think Ocean just suddenly dumped me?
If the creation days were not limited to 24 hours, why do you think so? 6.
So why do you think your team started winning?
If you haven't seen him, why do you think...
Then why do you think he wanted the fentanyl?
and why do you think there was another mutation?
And why do you think she thinks you need therapy?
And why do you think you're qualified?
"And why do you think they are not interested in working for wages?" the president of the chamber of commerce asked.
If it is so, why do you think it happens? A: In some cases this might be true.
Q: Explain how you created the Diamond Dry Cut and why do you think it is perfect to customize the styling of each customer.
How come - why do you think he was cheating?
I mean, why do you think -
See, why do you think that we need to fight?

Alternatives:

Why you think you have a chance?
Do you believe you have a chance? Why?
What is your reasoning for thinking you have a chance?
How do you justify thinking you have a chance?
What is the basis for your belief that you have a chance?

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