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Asking and Giving Opinon

Chapter I
What is Opinion?
Opinion is a view of judgement
formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact or
knowledge.
Opini atau pendapat adalah
sebuah penilaian atau
pendapat yang dibentuk atas
sesuatu, tidak terlalu
dipengaruhi oleh fakta atau
pengetahuan/ilmu.
How to express an opinion?
• In my opinion ... •I
• In my experience ... think/consider/find/feel/belive/suppo
se/presume/assume that ...
• Personally, I think ...
• In my eyes ...
• I really feel that ...
• As far as I am concerned ...
• I believe that ...
• My own feeling on the subject is
• From my point of view ... that ...
• I would say that ... • I hold the ciew that ...
• I have no doubt that ... • Some people say that ...
How to ask an opinion?

• What do you think about it?


• What’s your idea (on this...)?
• Have you got an opinion about it?
• Do you have anything to say about it?
• And you? What do you think?
Response to an opinion (Agreeing)
• This is absolutely right. • I think you’re right.
• Of course • That’s true
• I agree with this opinion. • That’s just what I was thinking.
• I couldn’t agree more. • That’s exactly what I think.
• I agree, I never thought of it. • You’re absolutely right.
• That’s a good point.
• I think so.
• Exactly.
Response to an opinion (Disagreeing)
• I am not sure if I agree with you. • I see, but that’s different
• I am afraid I have to disagree • Sorry, I don’t agree with you.
with you. • That’s not entirely true.
• By this I mean ... • Yes, but don’t you think?
• I do not believe that ... • Sorry, I think that’s wrong.
• I think you are wrong. • On the contrary ...
• I am not convinced that ... • Well, I think it’s not as simple as
• That’s not the same thing at all that
• Wel, I’m not sure about that.
Another definitions
An opinion is the way you feel or think about somethin. Our opinion
about something or someone based on our perpective. Whenever we
give or express our opinion, it is important to give reasoning or example
to support our opinion.
Another definitions
An opinion is divided into two kind of point of view.
• General points of view.
• Personal points of view.
Exercise. Please tell me your opinion about this!
What dou you think about this?

Learning English
Exercise. Please tell me your opinion about this!
What dou you think about this?

Addicted to social media.


Exercise. Please tell me your opinion about this!
What dou you think about this?

Racism.
Example.

Doing Exercise

I think parents should make sure their children get enough


exercise and eat healthy. I believe that exercise is important
because it keeps you healthy and happy. For example, if you
exercise and eat healthy, you are less likely to catch a
sickness. Also, when you exercise and eat healthy, you feel
good and lots of energy for your daily life.

Doing Exercise

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