Opinion Language ESL

Which phrase is used to INTRODUCE your opinion?

• I firmly believe that...

• What is more,...

• The reason for my choice is...

• I won't go for...

The phrase 'I'm going to opt for...' is used to:

• reject an idea

• justify an idea

• make a choice

• make additional point

Which phrase CONTRASTS opinions?

• I'm choosing...

• I'm rejecting... because...

• I've chosen... because...

• On the other hand...

Which phrase is NOT used to make an additional point?

• Moreover,...

• Not only that, but...

• What is more,...

• As I see it...

The best way to REJECT an idea is to say:

• I won't go for... because

• If I had to choose, I'd go for...

• In my opinion...

• Some people may say that...

How can you express an opinion which is NOT yours?

• In my opinion...

• What is more, ...

• Some people might say that...

• The reason for my choice is...