Expressing of Asking and Giving Opinion , Grade XI , By Eni Kurnia R, S.Pd. MM.

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Good Morning Class…!! We meet again in the year 2021/2022. Hopefully, we will have the right time to study English. with me Mrs. Eni Kurnia. today we will talk about expression asking and giving opinions…. okay just check it out…!!

Asking Opinion or Giving Opinion

In my opinion…..
I think…..
What I mean is…..
Personally, I think…..
In my experience…..
According to my…..
I strongly believe that…..
As far as I am concerned…..
From my point of view…..
As I understand…..
As I see it…..
I reckon…..
I am compelled to say…..
By this I mean…..
To my mind…..
Would like to point out that…..
In my humble opinion…..

Agreeing with an Opinion

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.

Disagreeing with an 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 am not convinced that…..
I can't say I agree with this, and here's why…..

Contoh bagaimana untuk setuju dan tidak setuju dalam sebuah opini

Statement	Agree	Disagree
Children below 17 should be given the right to drive a motorcycle	I agree with your opinion	I don't agree with you, it is forbidden to let children under 17 drive a motorcycle
Parents must be giving smartphones to their children	I couldn't agree more with you.	I think it would be harmful to let children use smartphones. Because there is so much bad influence on the internet.
The novel version of Twilight is better than its film	Yes, I agree. The novel version had many details of a story hidden from the film.	That's not the same thing at all.
Instant noodle is good for your health.	I agree with what you are saying.	I am afraid that I have to disagree with you because instant noodles have many chemical things inside them.
Smoking should be banned in public places.	I totally agree that smoking should be banned in public places.	I am sorry but I tend to disagree with you on this.