Expressing Agreement and Disagreement

Lina: I believe students should have fewer exams.
Ardi: I see your point, but exams help us measure progress.

What is Ardi expressing?

• Strong agreement

• Neutral opinion

• Partial disagreement

• Full disagreement

• Changing the topic

Which response best shows polite disagreement in a formal discussion?

• I totally reject your idea!

• That’s nonsense.

• I see your argument, but I have a different perspective.

• Whatever you say.

• No, you’re wrong.

Riko: Online learning is better than offline learning because it is more flexible.
Maya: Yes, but it can also reduce students’ motivation.

What is Maya doing?

• Giving full support

• Giving a counter-opinion

• Changing the topic

• Avoiding argument

• Giving an example

Which of the following shows strong agreement?

• I agree to some extent.

• Not really.

• I couldn’t agree more.

• I don’t think so.

• It depends.

Which sentence is the best opinion statement for an academic debate?

• I think it’s cool.

• In my view, environmental education should be integrated into all school subjects.

• Maybe it’s good or maybe not.

• This is the truth.

• People say it’s good.

Read the dialogue:
A: I guess smartphones make people lazy.
B: Exactly!

What does B mean?

• Asking for clarification

• Strongly agreeing

• Strongly disagreeing

• Giving examples

• Changing viewpoint

Which expression shows mild disagreement?

• I completely disagree.

• I see your point, but I’m not sure I agree.

• Absolutely not!

• You must be joking.

• That’s impossible.

Dina says that reading novels improves empathy. Which response offers the best critical evaluation?

• No, that’s wrong.

• Well, some research supports that, but it depends on the reader’s engagement.

• Whatever.

• Interesting.

• That sounds funny.

What bias can you identify?

• Objective reasoning

• Personal bias

• Scientific evidence

• Neutral opinion

• Strong agreement

Which disagreement sounds impolite?

• I disagree with that idea.

• I see your point, but let’s consider another angle.

• Sorry, but I don’t think that’s accurate.

• Your argument is weak and pointless.

• I respect your opinion, but I disagree.