USEFUL EXPRESSIONS FOR OPINION WRITING

EXPRESSIONS TO SAY THE ADVANTAGES OF SOMETHING

❏ The positive side/aspect is that …

❏ The fact that ………………………
❏ I must say that I am fond of ………………….. because ….
❏ Looking into the positive side of it, we can say that …..
❏ One of the many advantages of it is that….
❏ I would say I prefer using this …….. over the others because ….
❏ The positive aspect one might find in choosing this place is that it offers serenity and is far
away from the hustle and bustle of the city
❏ An advantage of …
❏ A benefit of it is...
❏ A good point of this is…
❏ Many people claim that…
❏ The inexpensive cost of this mode of transport is definitely a plus
❏ In my point of view, integrating technology in the classroom will increase student
engagement.
EXPRESSIONS TO SAY THE DISADVANTAGES OF SOMETHING

❖ The downside of it is that…

❖ I must say that I am not fond of studying online because ….
❖ Looking into the negative side of it, we can say that …..
❖ One of the many disadvantages of it is that….
❖ I would say that I don’t prefer using this activity over the others because ….
❖ The negative aspect is that ….
❖ A disadvantage of using this is…
❖ A drawback of it is...
❖ An objection to this is…
❖ Many people are against travelling abroad because they claim that it will burn a hole in
your pocket.
❖ An argument against this…
❖ The expensive cost of studying online is definitely a minus.
❖ The downside of development is that it will jeopardize the quality of the environment.
❖ The cons of using this ………………..
❖ There are cons in integrating technology in the classroom such as technology-fatigue since
our eyes are mostly glued to the screen. It is indeed unhealthy.

TO EXPRESS GENERAL OPINIONS-can be used in introduction

❖ It is a sad fact that the more advanced we are with technology, the less time spent with
family.
❖ It is said/believed/known that exercising is important/vital/crucial/essential/significant in
leading a healthy lifestyle.
❖ Online shopping is a widely debated topic, with some going for it while some others are
against it.
❖ In this day and age
❖ Nowadays, people tend to believe that…
 ❖ It goes without saying that technology is much needed in this era.
❖ Though this topic is often debated, it is rarely understood
❖ It is thought that
❖ It is generally believed that
❖ It is widely known that/ It is often stated that
❖ Most people think that
❖ The majority of people believe
❖ People say that /Everyone thinks that/Everybody believes that
EXPRESSING OPINION

● In my opinion, …
● As far as I am concerned, …
● Speaking personally, …
● From my point of view, …
● I hold the view that …
● I would say that …
● It seems to me that …
● I am of the opinion that …
● My impression is that …
● I am under the impression that …
● It is my impression that …
● I have the feeling that …
● I have no doubt that …

LINKING – COHESIVE DEVICES

● When it comes to
● With respect to the point on…
● Regarding…
● Pertaining to…
● With regards to…
● In relation to…
● Taking into account…

INVOLVING THE READER

● Have you ever thought about…?

● How would you feel if …?
● What would you think of…?
● Are you one of those people who …?
● If the answer is …, you should….
● What do you reckon to …?
● What would life be like if…
● Just think for a moment…
● Just imagine…
CLOSING
❖ To conclude/ In a nutshell/To sum up/All in all
❖ Bearing all of this in mind
❖ All things considered/To summarize/In conclusion/Taking all the points into consideration, …