Expressing Opinion CHAPTER 10

BY

DEWI NOVITA YUSRI

LIDIA AFRIANTI

Expressing Opinion

These terms are used to introduce an opinion , either for or against :

I think . . . . .

I feel . . . . .

I believe . . . As I see it . . . . . . In my opinion . . . . . . . As far as I’m concerned . . . . . .My point of view is that . . . . . .

In my view . . . . . . .

It seems to me that . . . . . .

I figure that . . . . . .

From my point of view . . .

I’m of the point that . . . .

If you ask me . . . .

Agreeing with an opinion

My view about this is positive . . . . . .

I agree with this idea . . . . . .

I agree completely with this idea . . . .

I agree partially with this idea . . . . .

This idea is partially right

I think this is good idea . . . .

Disagreeing with an Opinion

I think this idea is impossible/impractical/bad. . . . . .

I think this idea is possible, but……

I think this idea cannot be implemented. . . . . .

I don't agree with this idea. . . . . .

I think it is a bad idea. . . . . .

I'm not sure that I agree with this idea. . . . . .

The project is feasible, but…….

ASKING PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS

Sample pharases ( from formal to informal )

I‘de be interested to know your thought s on /what you think about . . . .

What’s your point of view on . . . . ?

what’s your opinion on / of / about . . . . . ?

what you think about . . . . . . . . . ?

Offering an Opinion

As far as I’m concerned . . . . . . .I’m convinced that . . . . . I’m pretty sure that . . . . .

I strongly believe that . . . . . I suspect that . . . . . .

I‘m afraid I don’t agree . . . .

I understand what you are saying , but don’t you think that . . . . . .

The problem with your point of view is that . . . . .

I don’t think that . . . . .

Don’t you think it would be better . . . . . . . .

I don’t agree . . . . .

Disagreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to agree with someone else's point of view:

That's a good point.

Exactly.

I don't think so either.

So do I.

Of course.

You're absolutely right.

Yes, I agree.

I think so too.

Agreeing with an opinion

I'd go along with that.

That's true.

Neither do I.

I agree with you entirely.

That's just what I was thinking.

I couldn't agree more.

Personally, I think…

I'd say that…

I'd suggest that…

I'd like to point out that…

In my experience…

As far as I'm concerned…

Speaking for myself…

In my opinion…

We use these words and phrases to express a personal point of view :

Personal Point of View

I believe that…

What I mean is…

It is thought that...

Some people say that...

It is considered...

It is generally accepted that

We use these words and phrases to express a point of view that isgenerally thought by people:

General Point of View

Writing an opinion paragraph

Take a stand on the give topic

Have an opinion

Choose either agree or disagree

Reasons and supporting details ( example ivdence to show your agreement or disagreement )

A topic sentence ( show wheter you agree or disagree with a topic

Organization

Concluding sentence ( summarizing the main reasons or restating the topicsentence in different words )

For the reasons (transition signals , sequence markers , Sentence connectors )

The first ( second , third ) reasons is . . . . . Another reasons is . . . . . . . . .

Sentence structures and transition signals

First ( firstly ) / second ( secondly )/ third ( thirdly ) . . . . . Moreover / furthermore / in addition

In conclusion . . . . . . . . . . .

In summary . . . . . . . . .

To sum up . . . . . . .

To conclude . . . . . . .

For the conclusion

In the short . . . . . . . . .

In brief . . . . . . . . . . .

It seems to me that . . . . .

My opinions is that . . . . . .

In my opinion / in my point of view / in my view . . . . . . .

I belive / feel / think that . . . .

I strongly / firmly / belive that . . . . .

I convienced / certain that . . . . .

Optional useful Expressings for giving opinions

EXAMPLE In my opinion , children of

immigrants should be taught in their native language . first of all , these children will feel more comfortable in strange school if they hear and speak their native language . in addition , they will be able to understand subjects like math , history and science more easily if they are taught in their native language and do not have to struggle with the new language . finally , students who use their native language in school are better able to keep their cultural .