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Materi 2 klas XI semua

Expressing of Asking and Giving Opinion


Pada kehidupan sehari-hari kita pasti pernah memiliki opini pada sesuatu yang kita
lihat, dengar, maupun rasakan. Entah opini itu mendukung atau bertentangan satu
dengan yang lainnya. Opini merupakan sebuah teks atau dialog yang mengandung
pendapat tentang suatu hal, Biasanya opini satu sama lain itu berbeda atau
bertentangan, tergantung pada sudut pandang mana kita memihak. Ketika kita
memberikan atau mengekspresikan opini kita, penting sekali untuk memberikan
alasannya untuk mendukung opini itu sendiri. Kata kerja yang biasanya digunakan
dalam opini adalah agree (setuju), believe (percaya), reckon (memperhitungkan),
doubt (meragukan), assume (berasumsi), don't agree (tidak setuju), think (rasa/pikir).

Asking Opinion  or Giving Opinion


 In my opinion.....
 I think.....
 What I mean is.....
 Personally I think.....
 In my experience.....
 According to me.....
 I strongly believe that.....
 As far as I am concerned.....
 From my point of view.....
 As I understand.....
 As I see it.....
 I reckon.....
 I am compelled to say.....
 By this I mean.....
 To my mind.....
 Would like to point out that.....
 In my humble opinion.....
Agreeing with an Opinion
 Of course.
 This is absolutely right.
 I agree with this opinion.
 I couldn't agree more.
 I agree with what you are saying.
 I agree, I never thought of that.
 Neither do I.
 That's a good point.
 I think so too.
Disagreeing with an opinion
 I am sorry, I don't agree with you.
 I am not sure I agree with you.
 I don't agree with you.
 I am afraid I have to disagree with you.
 I do not believe that.
 By this I mean.....
 I disagree with you.
 I think you are wrong.
 That's not the same thing at all.
 It is not justified to say so.
 I am not convinced that.....
 I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.....
Contoh bagaimana untuk setuju dan tidak setuju dalam sebuah opini

Statement Agree Disagree


Children below 17 I agree with your opinion I don't agree with you,
should be given right to it is forbidden to let children
drive a motorcycle under 17 to drive a motorcycle
Parents must giving I couldn't agree more with I think it would be harmful to
smartphone to their children you. let children use smartphone.
Because there are so much bad
influence on the internet.
The novel version of Yes, I agree. The novel That's not the same thing at all.
Twilight is better than its version had a many details
film of story hidden from the
film.
Instant noodle is good for I agree with what you are I am afraid that i have to
your health. saying. disagree with you, because
instant noodle have many
chemical things inside it.
Smoking should be banned I totally agree that I am sorry but I tend to
in public places. smoking should be banned disagree with you on this.
in public places.
Example in dialogue :
Dialog 1
Andi: Hi Angga?
Angga: Hi Andi?
Angga: Have you heard about violence in Senior High School Taruna Palembang?
Andi: Yes, I got information on television last night.
Angga: What is your comment?
Andi: My comment is the senior is very brutal.
Angga: I think so, I hope next time there is no incident about it again and no more seniority
again.

Dialog 2
In Sunday morning, suddenly Anisa met Fitria at the Corner Street 

Anisa : Hi Fitria, you look very tidy today. Where are you go?

Fitria : Hi Anisa. I will go to traditional market then I will visit “Candi Joglo”

Anisa : that’s a great choice. By the way, May I follow you?

Fitria: No problem, come on!

Anisa : Hahaha, I Just kidding.

Fitria : hmmmmm. By the way, do you ever go to Candi Joglo?

Anisa : yes, I do. I visited two week ago.

Fitria : What do you think of “Candi Joglo”?

Anisa : In my opinion, it is very cheap, and We are being like in Bali.

Fitria : Really? Thank for your information.

Anisa : You’re welcome

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