Asking Opinion

Formal
How do you feel about ...?
What's your opinion about ...?
Have you got any comments on ..
Do you have any idea?
Do you have any opinion on
Would you give me your opinion on.?
What is your reaction to
What is your opinion about.?
What are you feeling about.?
What are your views on.?
Please give me your frank opinion?
Informal
What's your reaction to that?
What do you think of.?
What do you think about?
What is your opinion?
Why do they behave like that?
Do you think its going?
How do you like?
How was the trip?
How do you think of Rinas idea ?
How do you feel about this condition?

Giving Opinion
Formal
I personally believe ..
I personally consider .
I personally think /feel .
I hold the opinion .
My own view of the matter is
Well, personally .
If I had my view, I would ..

Informal
My reaction is that we should ...
In my opinion I think ...
Well, I think ...
I think I like it.
I dont think I care for it.
I think its good/nice/terrific..
I think that awful/not nice/terrible
I dont think much of it.
I think that..
In my opinion, I would rather.
In my case ..
What Im more concerned with .
What I have in my mind is
The way I see is that
No everyone will agree with me, but .
To my mind ..
From my point of view .
If you ask me, I feel .
Any comments, John?
Absolutely

Agreeing
Yes, I agree with John.
Yes, I think that's a good point.
I'll go along with that.
Contoh Percakapan

Disagreeing
I'm sorry, but I can't agree with John.
I think you may have missed the point there ...
Sorry, I can't go along with that.

Contoh Percakapan 1

Erika: Hi Clara, what are you doing?

Clara: Hi Erika, Im writing a poetry
Erika: Poetry? for the special one?
Clara: Absolutely, tomorrow is mothers day so I would like to give this poetry for my
mommy
Erika: Mothers day? Oh my god! I forget about it
Clara: Calm down Erika, why dont you write a poetry too?
Erika: No, I cant write a poetry
Clara: Do you know what is the thing that your mommy likes?
Erika: She likes flowers
Clara: How about buying a flower vase, I think your mommy likes it
Erika: That sounds good idea, but Clara would you mind to accompany me to find it out after
class end?
Clara: With my pleasure
Erika: Oh thank you so much Clara
Clara: Dont mention it Erika
Contoh Percakapan 2
Kevin : Hi Maya
Maya : Hi Kevin, what are you doing here?
Kevin : I want to buy manusia setengah salmon book
Maya : Whose the writer?
Kevin : His names Radityadika
Maya : Oh I see, Actually Ive read his another book the title is kambing jantan
Kevin : (Agreement) and Radityadika is my favorite writer, I have all of his books by the way
what are you looking for here?
Maya: Im looking for negri lima menara novel, Im pretty sure that you know that novel

Kevin : Of course i know it, good choice Maya, and you should have it because (giving
opinion) and very recommended for the student like us
Maya : Yea my sisters says so, I cant wait to read that novel. By the way I have to take the
novel now because I wont get home late, its nice to talk with you Kevin
Kevin : Oh OK, it's nice to talk with you too
Maya : See you later
Kevin : See you
Contoh Percakapan 3
Mr. A : What do you think of my new house?
Mr. B : It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. A : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hiratas novels.
Mr. B : How do you feel about Andrea Hiratas novels ?
Mr. A : I feel they are great novels.
Mr. B : Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. A : I dont think so. Look outside at the sky! Its so clear. No clouds there.
Mr. B : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going to rain. OK Mr.
A see you
Answer the following question!
X : Well have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?
Y : ....
X : I hope you have a nice trip
1. Complete the dialogue above ....
a. I am thinking of going to Bali Sorry
b. Sorry, I cant tell you
c. Its not your business
d. I have nothing to do
e. I dont know what to do
A : What do you think about the film ?
B : I think .......................
2. Complete the dialogue above ....
a. I like it
b. Thank you
c. I cant hear you

d. You forget it
e. Lets go
Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.
Era : I dont think so ................ Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
3. Complete the dialogue above ....
a. I know it
b. I am thinking of
c. He forget it
d. In my opinion
e. See you
Bowo : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.
Sri : I think . Dont leave the bed if it is not necessary.
4. Complete the dialogue above ....
a. You must sing
b. You should lie down and have some rest
c. You can see the doctor tonight
d. I will take you to the hospital
e. I must take some rest, too
Dave: So what do you think of my singing?
John: It's really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Dave: Thanks, John.
John: No problem, Dave!
5. From the dialogue above, John is...
a. Asking for help
b. Giving an opinion
c. Asking for an opinion
d. Giving help
e. Giving attention
Jade: What do you think of my drawing?
Rose: It's amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.
Jade: Thank you so much for you opinon, Rose!
Rose: My pleasure.
6. From the dialogue above, Rose is...
a. Asking for attention
b. Asking a question
c. Giving an opinion
d. Giving help
e. Asking for help
Dirk: Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?

Jake: Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.
Dirk: Thanks, Jake.
Jake: No problem!
7. From the dialogue above, Dirk is...
a. Asking for help
b. Giving help
c. Giving opinion
d. Asking for an opinion
e. Asking for help
Jane: Roxy, what do you think of the cake I bake?
Roxy: It' really delicious! I love it!
Jane: yes!
8. From the dialogue above, Jane is...
a. Asking for an opinion
b. Asking for help
c. Requesting for attention
d. Giving an item
e. Giving opinion