OPINION-MARKING- SIGNALS

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

The following words/ phrases signal an opinion. which of the following is used when disagreeing to someone?

• Definitely

• So do I

• YES, but...

• Yes, you are right.

The following are expressions that signal opinion, EXCEPT____

• It is considered

• I believe

• I think

• I like

Do you think Taiwan did a job well done in this fight against COVID 19?How do you agree in this question seeking for your opinion? Choose the correct expression in agreeing to an opinion

• yes, it did.

• yes, I think so.

• No, it didn't.

• No, I don't think so.

The terms below are called opinion-marking-signal EXCEPT

• It is thought that...

• It is considered that...

• I believe you

• I am sure that....

Which of the following expressions is NOT used when agreeing to an opinion?

• Yes, you are right but...

• Yes, I think so....

• Yes, you have a point....

• Yes, it's a great idea...

Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?

• I'm absolutely convinced that Taiwanese are warm and friendly people.

• When eating, Taiwanese spit their bone on the floor than put them on their plate.

• Ancient traditions remain in practice among ethnic Chinese.

• The Formosan, or Gaoshan, people comprise 16 officially -recognized tribes and once spoke 26 languages, but many of these languages are now dead or threatened.

Do you think Taiwan has a unique culture? Which shows the correct expression that agrees to the given statement?

• Yes, you're absolutely right.

• I'm afraid I have to disagree with you.

• No, I don't think so.

• No, I am not sure about that,