Asking opinion

Formal
How do you feel about ...? 
What's your opinion about ...?
Have you got any comments on …..
Do you have any idea?
Do you have any opinion on ……
Would you give me your opinion on……….?
What is your reaction to ……
What is your opinion about……….?
What are you feeling about………….?
What are your views on……….?
Please give me your frank opinion?

Informal
What's your reaction to that? 
What do you think of…….?
What do you think about………?
What is your opinion?
Why do they behave like that?
Do you think it’s going?
How do you like?
How was the trip?
How do you think of Rina’s idea ?
How do you feel about this condition?

Giving opinion

Formal
I personally believe …..
I personally consider ….
I personally think /feel ….
I hold the opinion ….
My own view of the matter is ……
Well, personally …….
If I had my view, I would …..

Informal
My reaction is that we should ... 
In my opinion I think ... 
Well, I think ... 
I think I like it.
I don’t think I care for it.
I think it’s good/nice/terrific……..
I think that awful/not nice/terrible…………
I don’t think much of it.
I think that……..
In my opinion, I would rather……….
In my case …..
What I’m more concerned with ….
What I have in my mind is………
The way I see is that…………
No everyone will agree with me, but ….
To my mind …..
From my point of view ….
If you ask me, I feel ….
Any comments, John? 
Absolutely ………

Agreeing 

Yes, I agree with John.

Yes, I think that's a good point.
I'll go along with that.
Contoh Percakapan

Disagreeing 

I'm sorry, but I can't agree with John.

I think you may have missed the point there ...
Sorry, I can't go along with that.
Example
Erika: “Hi  Clara, what are you doing?”
Clara: “Hi Erika, I’m writing a poetry”
Erika: “Poetry? for the special one?”
Clara: “Absolutely, tomorrow is mothers’ day so I would like to give this poetry
for my mommy”
Erika: “Mothers’ day? Oh my god! I forget about it”
Clara: “Calm down Erika, why don’t you write a poetry too?”
Erika: “No, I cant write a poetry “
Clara: “Do you know what is the thing that your mommy likes?”
Erika: “She likes flowers”
Clara: “How about buying a flower vase, I think your mommy likes it.”
Erika: “That sounds good idea, but Clara would you mind to accompany me to
find it out after class end?” Clara: “With my pleasure”
Erika: “Oh thank you so much  Clara”
Clara: “Don’t mention it Erika”

Contoh Percakapan 1
Kevin: “Hi Maya”
Maya: “Hi Kevin, what are you doing here?”
Kevin: “I want to buy manusia setengah salmon book”
Maya: “Whose the writer? “
Kevin: “His name’s Radityadika
Maya: “Oh I see, Actually I’ve read his another book the title is kambing jantan
Kevin: “ (Agreement) and Radityadika is my favorite writer, I have all of his books
by the way what are you looking for here? ”
Maya: “I’m looking for negri lima menara novel, I’m pretty sure that you know that
novel “
Kevin: “ Of course i know it, good choice Maya, and you should have it because
(giving opinion) and very recommended for the student like us
Maya: “Yea my sisters says so, I cant wait to read that novel. By the way I have to
take the novel now because I wont get home late, it’s nice to talk with you Kevin “
Kevin: “ Oh OK, it's nice to talk with you too”
Maya: “ See you later”
Kevin: “ See you”

Contoh Percakapan 2
Mr. Andy: What do you think of my new house?
Mr. Bryan: It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Andy: Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.
Mr. Bryan: How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels
Mr. Andy: I feel they are great novels.
Mr. Bryan: Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Andy: I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.
Mr. Bryan: But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is
going to rain. OK Mr. A see you.

Exercise: Answer the following questions!

Kate : We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?
Yani : ....
Kate : I hope you have a nice trip
1. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I am thinking of going to Bali Sorry
B. Sorry, I can’t tell you
C. It’s not your business
D. I have nothing to do
E. I don’t know what to do

Alex : What do you think about the film ?

Bram : I think .......................
2. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I like it
B. Thank you
C. I can’t hear you
D. You forget it
E. Let’s go
Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.
Era  : I don’t think so ................ Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
3. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I know it
B. I am thinking of
C. He forget it
D. In my opinion
E. See you

Bowo : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri : I think …. Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.
4. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. You must sing
B. You should lie down and have some rest
C. You can see the doctor tonight
D. I will take you to the hospital
A. I must take some rest, too

Dave: So what do you think of my singing?

John: It's really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Dave: Thanks, John.
John: No problem, Dave!
5. From the dialogue above, John is...
A. Asking for help
B. Giving an opinion
C. Asking for an opinion
D. Giving help
E. Giving attention

Jade: What do you think of my drawing?

Rose: It's amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.
Jade: Thank you so much for you opinon, Rose!
Rose: My pleasure.
6. From the dialogue above, Rose is...
A. Asking for attention
B. Asking a question
C. Giving an opinion
D. Giving help
E. Asking for help

Dirk: Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?

Jake: Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.
Dirk: Thanks, Jake.
Jake: No problem!
7. From the dialogue above, Dirk is...
A. Asking for help
B. Giving help
C. Giving opinion
D. Asking for an opinion
E. Asking for help

Jane: Roxy, what do you think of the cake I bake?

Roxy: It' really delicious! I love it!
Jane: yes!
8. From the dialogue above, Jane is...
A. Asking for an opinion
B. Asking for help
C. Requesting for attention
D. Giving an item
E. Giving opinion

Reza           : What do you think about my new

                      hairstyle? Am I beautiful with it?

Riza            : I think you are beautiful with it.

Reza           : And you are so beautiful too, Riza.

Riza            : Thanks my twin.

4. “What do you think about my new hairstyle? Am I beautiful with it?”

The underline expression is the expression of …

A. Asking opinion                  C. Showing appreciation

B. Giving opinion                   D. Giving invitation

5. “I think you are beautiful with it.”

The italic expression is the expression of…

A. Asking opinion                   C. Showing appreciation

B. Giving opinion                     D. Giving invitation

6. “Thanks my twin”

The bold word above means…

A. Kembaran                     C. Teman sekelas

B. Sahabat                           D. Saudara

For numbers 7-8

X       : (7)….. of my short story?

Y       : I think it is awesome. How about mine? Is

it bad or good?

X       : I think it is an excellent short story.

Y       : (8)…. . I think it is bad because I don’t

write it seriously.

7. A. What do you thing C. How do you thing

B. What do you think   D. Who do you think

8. A. Yes, I agree.             C. I don’t think so.

B. Exactly right.           D. I think so.

9. X : What a beautiful

Y    : Thanks.

X    : Can I borrow it?

Y    :  Here it is.

The underline word is opposite with..

A. Nice                         C. Awesome

B. Good                        D. Bad

10. Masha : Can you cook a meal to me?

Bear     : Yes, I can. Can you help me?

Masha  : No, I can’t.

Bear     : Never mind, I will cook a meal by

myself.

Does Masha help the Bear to cook?

A. Yes, she do.            C. No, she don’t.

B. Yes, she does.        D. No, she doesn’t.

11. Digo : Can you (11)… to my birthday party?

Sisi      : Yes, I can. I will be there for you.

A. Abstain            C. Ignore

B. Come                 D. Help

12. you – speak – can – English – ?

1         2         3         4       5

The best arrangement is…

A. 3-1-2-4-5           C. 3-4-2-1-5

B. 3-2-1-4-5            D. 1-3-2-4-5

13. Elsa : Will you help me to build a snowman?

Olaf     : Yes, of course. (13) ….

A. I won’t.                         C. I will.

B. I will not.                     D. Will I?

For numbers 14-16

Sofie : How beautiful you are. Where are you

going?

Lisa   : To my classmate’s birthday. Look at my

dress. What do you think?

Sofie : That’s a nice dress. You look (14)… in

red.
Lisa : Thanks. It’s my favorite (15) … . Most of
my dress are red.

14.  A. Bad                             C. Good

B. Ugly                            D. Worse

15. A. Style                     C. Fashion

B. Colour                  D. Mode

16. “To my classmate’s birthday.” The bold word means…

A. Sahabat sejati           C. Teman bermain

B. Saudara                       D. Teman sekelas

17. Teacher : Who can answer the question?

Students: What is your question, sir?

Teacher    : (17)… I will read it once more.

Students   : Yes, sir.

A. Write your name!           C.  Look at me!

B. Open your book!              D. Listen carefully!

18. Teacher : Silent, please! (18)…

Students   : Yes, Mam.

A. Don’t be noise!           C. Don’t be silent!

B. Don’t be naughty!       D. Don’t be calm!

19. Amid : Can I borrow your dictionary?

Sari      : (19) …

Amid   : Thanks. I will give it back soon.

A. Sure                       C. I will use it.

B. No, you can’t.     D. I’m sorry.

20. To : Alika

Please come to my sister’s wedding anniversary!

21st October at 10 o’clock. KFC Pringsewu.

Regrets only to 08080808.

From : Vika

Who celebrate the wedding anniversary?

A. Vika                       C. Vika’s sister

B. Alika                       D. Alika’s sister

B.Fill in the blank

1. Choose the appropriate expression based on the conditions.
2. When you want to get someone’s attention, you will say…
3. When you want to check someone’s understanding, you will say…
4. When you give your opinion, you will say…
5. When you ask someone’s opinion, you will say…
6. When you show your appreciation of something, you will say…
7. When you ask permission to someone, you will say…
8. When you ask someone whether she can do something or not, you will say…

Choices:

 Attention, please!
 Will you read my novel?
 I think it’s awesome.
 Can I use your book?
 Can you play basketball?
 What is it?
 What do you think about my bag?
 What a beautiful shoes.
 Will you go to Library?
 Do you understand?

2.Look at the invitation card below and answer the questions!

For all VIII grade students, you are invited to do hiking.

Please come on Friday, 10th October 2014 at 7 a.m. | 14 Cut Nyak Dien Street.

Please RSVP by 9th October to the OSIS chairman, Sinta.

a. Who are invited to the hiking? ____________

b. When will the hiking begin? ______________

c. Where will the hiking begin? ______________

Key answers:

Kunci jawaban Soal Bahasa Inggris

A.

1. C. Perhatikan
2. B. Yes, she does.
3. D. No, she doesn’t
4. A. Asking opinion
5. B. Giving opinion
 6. A. Kembaran
7. A. What do you thing
8. C. I don’t think so.
9. D. Bad
10. D. No, she doesn’t.
11. B. Come
12. A. 3-1-2-4-5
13. C. I will.
14. C. Good
15. B. Colour
16. D. Teman sekelas
17. D. Listen carefully!
18. A. Don’t be noise!
19. A. Sure.
20. C. Vika’s sister

B.

a. Attention, please!

b. Do you understand?

c. I think it’s awesome.

d. What do you think about my bag?

e. What a beautiful shoes.

f. Can I use your book?

g. Can you play basketball?

2.

a. All VIII grade students.

b. On Friday, 10th October 2014 at 7 a.m.

c. 14 Cut Nyak Dien Street.