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Summary

Opinion is a view or judgement not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. It is
related or similar to thought, which is ‘an idea produced by thinking or occurring
suddently in the mind. To give opinions or thoughts, usually use special verbs
including agree, believe, reckon, doubt, assume, and think. The formula used is as
follows.The formula used is as follows. Subject + Verb+ Object. To respond an
opinion or thought, one can either agree or disagree with it. We agree with the other
person when we have the same opinion as she/he does, or when we approve or accept
something. On the other hand, we disagree with the other person when we have
different opinion from her/his, or we object his/her opinion. In a discussion to reach a
decision, everyone present will definitely convey their own opinions and opinions.

Formative Test

Read the statements below and tick ( ) the option that is most applicable to
you.

Definitely Yes Maybe No Not at all
The conversation was easy
to understand.
I could debate with my classmates.
I can write an opinion article.
I could write a dialogue.

Put a cross (X) letter a, b, c, d or e on the correct answer!

Dialogue for question 1 to 3

Stevy : What will we discuss for the next unsolved episode, Boy?
Boy : Hmm ... How about the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle ? What do you think?

Stevy : I don't know , I can't totally agree with it. Will you say something about aliens?

Boy : Yeah. You like this kind of topic, don't you?

Stevy : Surely I like it when we talk about aliens, better than when we talk about ghosts. But
there have been lots of discussions about the Bermuda Triangle.

Boy : Well, that's our job to discuss those speculations, right?

Stevy : Yeah but I'm sure that case isn't unsolved anymore. I don't quite remember, but there
has been a scientific explanation about that area, hasn't it?

Boy : I don't know. I haven't checked.

Stevy : Then please do check it out first.

Boy : Okay

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