Asking for and Giving Opinion, Agree and Disagree

Hey there, students!

When you hear someone say, "That's not the way I see it,"

What do you think they mean?

• a strong agreement with the statement

• a neutral stance on the topic

• an emotional reaction to the statement

• a difference in perspective or opinion

• a suggestion of something

Hey boys, girls...

Have you ever thought about how we express our thoughts?

When someone says, "From my point of view..."

What do you think they mean?

• to express a personal opinion or perspective

• to provide a factual report

• to summarize someone else's view

• to ask for clarification

• to make a formal statement

"You're absolutely right..."

Imagine Rizky and Lina in a lively debate. That expression is often used when they ...

• express confusion about a topic

• change the subject of the conversation

• ask for clarification on a point

• disagree with someone's statement

• agree with someone's statement or opinion

Hey there, lovely students!

When someone says, "What are your thoughts on that?"

What do you think they really mean?

• It means expressing gratitude.

• It means making a statement.

• It means asking for someone's opinion.

• It means asking for a favor.

• It means agreeing with someone.

Hey there, great students! Let's have some fun!

Which of the following statements do you think is just an opinion?

• Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor, right, Wawan?

• Water is essential for life.

• The sky is blue during the day, isn't it Rudi?

• Cheese are made from milk.

• Cats are mammals.

Maya : Wow, today feels super busy!

Dedi : Totally agree with you!

Maya : ... our new manager?

Dedi : I think she’s fantastic at keeping the office running smoothly.

• What do you think about

• Do you like

• What should we think of

• Do you think

• Do you agree

Agung: I believe having a pet can bring joy to our lives!

Laila: ..... Pets can be quite pricey!

Agung: True, but I think pets teach us responsibility and love.

• I totally agree!

• I'm convinced!

• I'm not so sure about that.

• I think you're right!

• You make a good point!

Hadi: What do you think of my drawing?

Dimas: It's amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.

Hadi: Thank you so much for your opinion, Dimas!

Dimas: My pleasure.

From the dialogue above, Dimas is...

• asking for opinion

• giving opinion

• asking for attention

• giving agreement

• giving disagreement

Wahyu : I think our city is feeling like a sauna right now!

Rina : No way! ................ our city is way cooler than most others in this country.

Help complete the fun dialogue above ....

• I totally agree!

• Maybe I should take a vacation?

• It's been pouring rain for days!

• In my humble opinion

• Of course, you would say that!

Rahman: I absolutely adore Bali!

Lina: ......

What do you think Lina would say if she believes Rahman's statement is spot on?

• Absolutely! Bali is the most amazing island in Indonesia!

• I think Bali is a bit overrated compared to Java.

• Bali is just too crowded for my liking.

• I believe Sumatra is the top island!

• I definitely prefer Bali over all the other islands.