Asking and Giving Opinion Lesson

Asking And Giving Opinion

By: Tri Andar Nila, S.Pd

Expression of Opinion

Apa itu Expression of Opinion?

Opinion dalam bahasa indonesia berarti opini yang maknanya  pendapat atau pandangan maupun anggapan seseorang terhadap suatu peristiwa atau permasalahan tertentu. Namun pandangan atau opini seseorang bisa jadi berbeda-beda. Hal ini tergantung dari sudut pandang yang digunakan oleh masing-masing orang.

1)      I think ….

2)      In my opinion ….

3)      To my mind, ….

4)      It seems to me that ….

5)      It’s quite clear that ….

6)      I strongly believe that ….

Giving Opinion

1)      What’s your opinion about …?

2)      What is your opinion of …?

3)    Would you give me your opinion on …?

4)      Do you have any idea?

5)      What do you think of (about) …?

6)      I’d like to hear your views on …?

Asking for Opinion

·         I am sorry, I don't agree with you.

·         I am not sure I agree with you.

·         I don't agree with you.

·         I am afraid I have to disagree with you.

·         I do not believe that.

·         By this I mean.....

·         I disagree with you.

·         I think you are wrong.

·         That's not the same thing at all.

·         It is not justified to say so.

·         I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.

Disagreeing with an opinion (Tidak setuju dengan sebuah opini)

·         Of course.

·         This is absolutely right.

·         I agree with this opinion.

·         I couldn't agree more.

·         I agree with what you are saying.

·         I agree, I never thought of that.

·         Neither do I.

·         That's a good point.

·         I think so too.

Agreeing with an Opinion (Setuju dengan sebuah opini)

Read this dialogue!

Kate         :    We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?

Yani         :    ….

Kate         :    I hope you have a nice trip

Multiple Choice

The best answer for complete the dialogue is ….

• I am thinking going to Bali, Sorry

• Sorry, I can’t tell you

• It’s not your business

•   I have nothing to do

Read this dialogue!

Alex         :    What do you think about the film?

Bram        :    I think ….

Multiple Choice

The best answer for complete the dialogue above is ….

• Thank you

• I like it

• I can’t hear you

• You forget it

Read this dialogue!

Erick        :    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.

Multiple Choice

The best answer for complete the dialogue above is ….

• I know it

•   He forget it

• In my opinion

• See you

Read this dialogue!

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.

Multiple Choice

From the dialogue above, John is …

• Asking for help

• Giving an opinion

• Asking an opinion

• Giving for help

Read this dialogue!

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

Roxy        :    It’s really delicious. I love it.

Jane          :    Yes.

Multiple Choice

From the dialogue above, Jane is …

• Giving for help

• Asking for help

• Giving an opinion

• Asking an opinion