Grammar Spot Linking Words Go back to the text and check the words or phrases in bold. Do you know their meaning? What is their function in the text? Classify them according to their function. Addition: Contrast /opposite: Ntutration: Signalling a sequence: Emphasis: Expressing opinions > Expressing likes and dislikes > Agreeing and disagreeing When we want to say what we like and/or dislike about something, we have a number of expressions that we can use: Likes Dislikes I really enjoy (+ v-ing/ noun)... can't stand (+ v-ing/ noun)... One of the nicest things about... is. One of my least favorite things is. Hove (+ v-ing/ noun). I don't particularly like (+ v-ing/ noun)... I'm very fond of (+ v-ing/ noun). I'm not really fond of (+ v-ing/ noun) ‘And when we give an opinion, we have to use certain expressions such as: | think/believe/feel... Personally speaking, | think. Personally, | think. From my perspective, Tome, Xis... It seems to me that. truly believe that... I'm absolutely convinced that... When we want to say that we agree or disagree with someone's opinion, we need to use certain expressions and make sure our answer is polite enough: Agree Disagree 1 (completely) agree with the idea that... Tim not sure I agree with that because... couldn't agree more with you... I'm afraid | think. Yes, | certainly think that... Well, | don't know for sure... | absolutely agree with you because... I'm afraid | can't agree with you on that because,Be careful: we say | agree and not / am agree; I disagree and not !m disagree. % Remember this: opinions and facts are not the same. If you give your opinion, make sure you use the expressions mentioned above; otherwise, you'll end up sounding arrogant. Vocabulary Spot Ways of thinking People in relation to their beliefs Person Definition Related words adherent (of) _ [a person who supports a particular idea or party [adherence, to adhere to convert (to) __ [someone who has taken a new set of beliefs__|conversion, to convert fanatic” someone with a very strong belief fanaticism, fanatical radical someone who believes there should be extreme radicalism political change, either of a left: or right-wing nature reactionary" _ [someone opposed to change or new ideas reaction bigot* someone with strong unreasonable beliefs who |bigotry, bigoted thinks that anyone with other beliefs is wrong © dissaproving Other words and expressions related to believing, Credible: believable The boy produced a barely credible excuse for arriving late. Credulous: too willing to believe what you're told. He's a credulous fool to believe what she says. Incredulous: not wanting or able to believe something, | was incredulous when he told me he was quitting his job to go to New Zealand. Credence: (formal) acceptance that something is true. This document gives/ lends/ adds credence to professor Ray's hypothesis. Gullible: easily tricked into believing things that mey not be true. A gullible person Ingenuous: trusting, sincere, often in away that seems foolish. It was_-—rather ingenuous of Pete to ask a complete stranger to share a taxi with him. (im)plausible: (unconvincing A plausible argument An implausible excuse Atenet: one of the principles on which a belief is based. The main tenets of liberalism To give someone the benefit of the doubt: to accept that someone is telling the truth even though it is not certain. We should give him the benefit of the doubt. To take something with a pinch of salt: not completely believing what you are told. You should that what she says with a pinch of salt—she's inclined to exaggerate. If you don't believe what someone is saying, you can say informally: | don't buy that! / What do you take me for? / | wasn't born yesterday! / I'l believe it when | see it! > What is your own definition of globalization?