WHAT IS OPINION?

Dialogue consists of two persons or more that state the arguments or reasons.

SOCIAL FUNCTION OF OPINION:

To ask the opinion of others and to express our own opinion.

LANGUAGE FEATURES
1. Present tense
2. Phrases to give own opinion
3. First person
4. Connectives
-Sequence to structure whole text – firstly, secondly, etc.
-Cause and effect to link points within paragraphs – consequently, as a result, etc.
-Comparison to link different arguments – however, etc.
5. Rhetorical questions-> to pose the issue and involve readers
6. Exclamation-> to make dramatic point

Opinions
An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or
someone is based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express our opinion, it is important
to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.

Expression of asking and giving opinion.

Giving Opinions:
 As far as I’m concerned …
 In my opinion … In my view …
 From my point of view …
 The way I see it is (that) …
 To my mind …
 Well, I reckon (that) …
 I (strongly) believe (that) …
 I (honestly) think (that) …
 I (really) feel (that) …
 Personally speaking, I believe …
 As for me, I reckon …
 In my opinion/In my humble opinion
 I reckon/suppose
 I know
 May I?
 If you ask me
 If I were you
  To be honest
 I could be wrong, but
 I’m no expert, but
 Personally

Let's look at the sentence structure to express opinions.

Subject Verb Object

I agree with what you are saying.
We believe this is not the right way to handle things.
I reckon this could be right considering the reasons you have provided.

I agree that I didn't look at it from this perspective.

I doubt that this is possible.

We assume you are biased on this issue.
I don't agree with you.
I think you are mistaken.
I think so too.

2. Asking Opinions:

 What do you think/reckon?

 Do you see what I’m getting at?
 Do you know/see what I mean?
 Do you agree with me?
 Would you go along with that?
 Would you agree with me that …?
 What are your thoughts on that?
 Don’t you think (that) …?
 Do you think …?
 How do you feel about …?
 In your opinion, …?
 Please tell me your opinion on …
 What do you think about …?
 What’s your opinion on …?
 Do you (also) think that …?
 Do you believe that …?
 Do you have an opinion on …?
 Do you have any opinions on/about …?
 In your experience, …?

 In your honest opinion, …?

  What’s your view on …?
 Would you agree that …?
 Can you give me your thoughts on …?
 Do you (dis)approve of …?
 Do you agree with the opinion that …?
 Do you have any views on …?
 Do you share the/my view that …?
 If I asked your opinion about … , …?
 If I said …, …?
 I’d like (to hear) your views on …
 I’m sure you’d agree that …
 What are your feelings about …?
 What are your views on …?

3. Agreeing:

 I (totally) agree with you / that.

 I couldn’t agree more.

 I’d go along with that.

 I feel the same.

 You’re absolutely right.

 Absolutely / Definitely / Exactly.

 No doubt about it.

 That’s a good point. / I see your point.

 I see where you’re coming from.

4. Disagreeing:

 I’m afraid I disagree.

 I don’t agree with you / that.

 I’d be inclined to disagree.

 That’s not the way I see it.

 I don’t think so. / I don’t feel the same.

5. Partly agreeing:

 I see your point but …

 I kind of agree with you / that.

 I agree with you to an extent, however, …

  You make a good point, but …

Examples of ho

w to agree and disagree with an opinion

Statement Agree Disagree

Smoking should be I totally agree that I am sorry but I tend to disagree with
banned in public places. smoking should be you on this.
banned in public places.

Bullying is so prevalent in I couldn't agree more I think it would be wrong to generalize.

most schools. with you.

Women should not I think so too. Women I am afraid I have to disagree with
work. should stay at home and you on this.
take care of their
children.

Harry Potter series is much Yes, I agree. Harry Potter It’s not justified to say because both
better than series has a much better have different plots.
Twilight series. and well-developed
story line.

Online gaming should Absolutely right. It I don't agree with you. It is a venue for
be banned. should be as it distracts students to develop their skills.
students from
studying.

EXAMPLES OF ASKING AN OPINION

Conversation 1

A: So, Dave. What do you think makes a good friend?

B: Well for me, a friend is good fun to be with.
A: Hmm…fun to be with? Can you give me an example?
B: I like friends who like to go out and have fun together – go down town, go to the beach,
see a movie, something like that.
A: So, does that mean a friend has to like the same things you do?
B: No…not really, just that they have a fun personality. You know, fun to be with whatever we do

Conversation 2

A: So, do you have lots of friends?

B: I guess so.
A: What do you think makes a good friend?
B: Hah…good friend…. well, a good friend helps you when you have a problem.
A: Hmm…do you think that’s the most important thing?
B: Yeah, friends help each other. I really think so.
A: Well, what kinds of problems does your best friend help you with?
B: Well, that is kind of personal.
Conversation 3

A: Some people say friends are always honest with each other. Do you agree?
B: I completely agree. Friends need to be completely honest. One little lie and the friendship
just disappears.
A: Ah, that is pretty strong language. Do you really think that?
B: Yeah. Once, one of my good friends lied to me. He was a good friend, and I just felt
completely betrayed. It destroyed the friendship.

Conversation 4
A: What’s your opinion of smoking?
B: I’m not sure. For me, it’s important that children do not smoke.
A: But do you think it’s a good idea that people can smoke in shops and buses?
B: I don’t think so. Children use buses too.
A: So, what do you think about stopping smoking everywhere in Bangkok?
B: Maybe.

ASSIGNMENTS.
Choose one of the topics given below!
1. Create a dialogue of your opinion about your chosen topic!
2. Make a short paragraph about your chosen topic!

- Do you think education is a right or a privilege? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
- Do you think conservation of wildlife is important? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
- Time is more important than money. Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
- Exploitation of natural resources is a major problem in Indonesia. Support your opinion with reasons
and examples.
- Do you think gaming affects the life of teenagers? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.

Notes : Submit your assignments by 7th August 2019 and publish them on your own blog?