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1. Definition
- Opinion is phrase or sentence that consists of argument, reason or opinion from someone.
- Asking Opinion is a sentence which asking opinion or argument to other people to satisfaction.
- Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a reason to someone or other people.
So, Asking and Giving Opinion is an expression that is used for talking about argument or
opinion of two or more people.
on …
- Do you think is/are …
- I personally think /feel... - It’s true
- Have you got any - I hold the opinion …. - I don’t think so
comments on … - Well, personally … - If I may say so, …
- What is your opinion - I assume/guess … - I disagree
about….? -
- What do you think - I think it’s I can’t say that
of…….? good/nice/great …
- What do you think
about…? - I think that…
Informal**
Dialogue 2
Ari : What is your opinion of smoking?
Ahdi : I think Smoking is not good for our health.
Ari : I think so.
Dialogue 3
Hani : Do you think it will rain today?
Aryoso : I guess it is going to rain today because the sky is cloudy.
Hani : I don’t think so, The sun still shines.
Dialogue 4
Paul : How do you feel about the 2014 election?
Likha : I believe that there’ll be many “golput”. Many people don’t trust the leaders in
this country anymore. They have corrupted.
Paul : I disagree. As a good citizen we must choose our leader.
Dialogue 5
Mr. Amir : Look, everybody. I have a new English book. What do you think about it?
Ridho : In my opinion, it is such an expensive book.
Mr. Amir : Very good. How about you Gani?
Gani : Well, I think it’s OK. I like that. It’s not thick and no expensive.
Mr. Amir : Good. Anybody has another opinion?
Hadi : Yes, I have. My opinion is that the book is too thick.
Mr. Amir : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?
Students : Yes, sir.
Mr. Amir : Great. You’re really smart.
Students : Thank you.
4. Exercise
1. Complete the dialogue using the best expressions of asking and giving opinion!