All about opinions

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Phase One
Getting other people's opinions, expressing opinions
Getting other peoples opinios :

What do you think of

Is that right (true) that

Do you think it's going

Why do they behave like that?

Do you have any idea?

How do you like ?

Please give me your frank opinion.

What's your opinion?

E x pr e ssi n g opi n i on s :
In my opinion,
I personally believe
I personally think
I personally feel
Not everyone will agree with me, but
To my mind
From my , point of view
Well, personally
If I had my way I would
What I'm more concerned with is
In my case
Absolutely
Activity 13
Read this dialogue!
Andy: Well, what do you think of my car?
Bimo : Well, personally, It looks comfortable. By the way, is it an expensive American car?
Andy: No, its a cheap small Japanese car.
Bimo : How many people can it take?
Andy: Theres room for five people.
Bimo : Has it got brakes?
Andy: Yes, therere very good. The engines in the front, and theres a big boot in the back.
Bimo : Its looks well made
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Andy: Would you like to come for drive?

Bimo : OK. Drive carefully, wont you. Theres a lot of traffic today.

a. Answer the questions.

1.
How many persons are involved in the conversation?
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2.
Who is the owner of the car?
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3.
How does the car look like?
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4.
What does Bimo think about Andys car?
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Phase Two
AGREEING AND DISAGREEING FOR AN OPINION
Agreeing
Yes, I agree with John.
Yes, I think thats a good point.
Ill go along with that.
I agree
I am with you
I think so
It certainly is
That is what I was thinking.
I am of the same opinion

Disagreeing
Im sorry, but I cant agree with John.
I think you may have missed the point there
I disagree
I am not with you
I cant be along with you
I wouldnt say that
I dont think so.

Dialog Example
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Mr. Zoe : What do you think of my new house?

Shane : It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Zoe : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hiratas novels.
Shane : How do you feel about Andrea Hiratas novels ?
Mr. Zoe : I feel they are great novels.
Shane : Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Zoe : I dont think so. Look outside at the sky! Its so clear. No clouds there.
Shane : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going to rain.
OK Mr. Zoe see you.
Note
Informal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking between friends or close
friends. The expressions usually respond to something that you discuss in an informal situation.
Formal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking in a formal situation, such as
in the office or school between the teacher and students.
Phase three
Read the following phrases and decide if they are :
A)
Giving personal opinion
B) Asking for someones opinion
B)
Agreeing
C)
Disagreeing
1)
What do you think?
2)
Yeah, I think youre right.
3)
Are you sure?
4)
In my opinion
5)
I think so too.
6)
Yes, that sounds good.
7)
I don't agree with you.
8)
That's a good point.
9)
Personally, I think
10)
Dont you agree?
11)
Exactly!
12) If you ask me

Choose a phrase to insert into the following sentences:

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But I think the blue shirt is nicer. ..?

..Thats what I was going to say!
..every classroom needs interactive whiteboards
No, Im sorry but ..
Phase Four

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