Language functions used in formal discussions and/or meetings

Language function Exponents

Agreeing That’s quite right/true.
I couldn’t agree more.
I absolutely/entirely agree.
That’s precisely/exactly my own view/opinion.
I’m of the same opinion.
Disagreeing I’m not at all sure.
Not really.
Actually/In fact, I think + (different opinion).
I don’t think that’s right.
That’s not the way I see it.
Do you really think that…?
I can’t say that I share your view (on …).
I’m not at all convinced…
Expressing opinion In my view/opinion, …
Personally I believe/feel …
It seems to me that …
I’d just like to say…
As far as I am concerned, …
The way I see it …
Well, I reckon…
I consider…
Comparing You just can(‘t) compare … and …
I (don’t) consider it to be + comparative adjective + than …
There’s absolutely no comparison between … and …
… is (incomparably) + comparative adjective + than …
On balance… is + comparative adjective + than …
Suggesting We might (as well) …
Shall we…?
How about …ing …?
May/Might I suggest…?
If I may/might make a suggestion…
Have you considered…?
I’d like to suggest/propose + …ing …
I expect that…
Saying what you think is I shouldn’t be surprised if…
You can be sure that…
possible/probable
There’s a good chance of…
I think there’s every possibility that…
I assume…
It’s reasonable to believe/expect/assume that…
It’s not unlikely that…
It’s more than likely that…
In all probability/likelihood, …
I’m in two minds about…
Saying you are not sure I can’t say for certain…
I wouldn’t be too sure about…
I’m afraid I can’t be certain about…
I’m not at all convinced about…
I find it difficult to reach a conclusion on…
There is surely some doubt about/as to…
One can’t say with any certainty that…