TELS English Club

Asking
and Giving Opinion

Presented by : Presentation Date :

Euwlipin Natanoel S. November, 17th 2022
What is the Meaning of

Asking and Giving Opinion?

Asking and giving opinion is a way that someone does to ask and give

opinions to other people. When carrying out daily activities, we usually

cannot be separated from this common expression.

For example, when a graphic designer makes an illustration, he will ask his

partner, client, or boss what they think about the illustration. Another

simple example is how a wife asks her husband for comments about the

taste of the food she has cooked, etc.

When Do We Use Asking and

Giving Opinion?
Based on the previous explanation, asking and

giving opinion is certainly used when there is

an interactive chat or dialogue to discuss

something.

Well, this can happen in a variety of situations,

such as discussing work with co-workers,

chatting with friends, family, friends, or

partners, then when deliberating to find a

solution to a problem, and many more.

What Expressions Are Used in

Asking and Giving Opinion?

So, expressions of asking and giving opinion are

divided into two types, depending on who and in

what situation we are talking. Check out the next

slide:
 1. Asking Opinion
Asking Opinion in Formal Situation Asking Opinion in Informal Situation

Would you give me your opinion on

…? What do you think about …?

Do you have any idea …? Any comments?

Have you got any comments on …? What is your opinion?

Could you tell me your opinion

How about ...?
about ...?
Examples of Asking Opinion

in English Sentences
As you know, in English there are various types of

sentences.

So, asking and giving opinion is included in the

interrogative sentence with the purpose of getting a

response or answer from the other person. Here's an

example sentence:
Formal:
Would you give me your opinion on the marketing team's strategic plan to prepare
for the new school’s academic year?
(Maukah Anda memberi saya pendapat Anda tentang rencana strategis tim
pemasaran sebagai persiapan untuk tahun ajaran baru?)
Please give me your thoughts on the material about managerial finance in our class
tonight.
(Tolong beri saya pendapat Anda tentang materi keuangan di kelas kita malam ini)
Have you got any comments on the presidential debate last night?
(Apakah Anda memiliki komentar tentang debat presiden tadi malam?)

Informal:
Sinta, any comments for my makeup look today?
(Sinta, ada komentar untuk makeup look aku hari ini?)
What do you think about Rara’s outfit of the day?
(Apa pendapat kamu tentang pakaian Rara hari ini?)
How about our new neighbor?
(Bagaimana dengan tetangga baru kita?)
 2. Giving Opinion or Telling

Suggestions

Like asking for opinion,

giving opinion is also divided

into two, that is formal and

informal.
Giving Opinion in Formal Situation Giving Opinion in Informal Situation

May I make a comment on that? I think that…

My opinion about … I think …

I personally consider … As far as I know

My own view of the matter is… Well, I think …

In my personal opinion … In my opinion, ..

Examples of Giving Opinion

in English Sentences

Because giving an opinion is a "reply" to

asking an opinion, in general the types

of sentences in giving an opinion are

included in the declarative sentence.

Here are some example sentences:

Formal:
I feel that we should be looking for influencers who reflect
that education is very important.
(Saya merasa bahwa kita harus mencari influencer yang
mencerminkan bahwa pendidikan sangat penting.)

Informal:
I think that your spaghetti is too salty.
(Saya pikir spaghetti kamu terlalu asin.)
Example Conversation of Asking & Giving Opinion

Vic: Hi Kev, have you heard about the new bakery store? (Halo Kev, apakah kamu

sudah mendengar tentang toko roti yang baru?)

Kev: Yes, I have (Ya, sudah)
Vic: What do you think about it? (Bagaimana menurutmu mengenai hal itu?)
Kev: Personally, I think the flavor is little bit too sweet (Secara pribadi, menurutku

rasanya agak terlalu manis)

Vic: Hmm, I disagree with you. (Hmm, aku tidak setuju denganmu.)
Kev: Then, what is your point of view? (Lalu, bagaimana menurut pandangmu?)
Vic: In my opinion the cake and bread is delicious. (Dari sudut pandangku, kue dan

rotinya enak)
Kev: Fair enough, As far as I am concerned they’re still new so they can still develop.

(Cukup adil, Setahu saya mereka masih baru jadi masih bisa berkembang.)
Vic: Yes, I totally agree with you. (Ya, aku sangat setuju denganmu)
 Practice !
Buatlah sebuah percakapan dua orang atau lebih tentang Asking and

Giving Opinion!
Terima kasih!
Semoga harimu menyenangkan!