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How to say it?

Language Focus: Asking and Giving Opinions

In everyday conversation, it’s common for people to ask for and give opinions. Some people agree, and some
other people might disagree. Below are the expressions used.
Commonly used expressions for asking for people’s opinions
✓ ”What do you think of our campus cafetaria?”
✓ ”What’s your opinion about/the new building?”
✓ ”How do you feel about the postponed exam?”
✓ ”What's your take on the new rector?”
✓ ”What comes to your mind when you hear the word ’Plagiarism’?”

Commonly used expressions for giving opinions
✓ ”I (really) think the music is relaxing.”
✓ ”I (truly/strongly) believe the students are very creative.”
✓ ”I feel more people will buy electric cars in the future.”
✓ ”Personally, I think/believe/feel the sports center is not big enough.”
✓ ”In my opinion, children should not learn to read before they are six years old.”
✓ ”In my honest opinion, we don’t really need many features in mobile phones.”
✓ ”To be honest, the exam this morning was much easier than the one we did yesterday.”
✓ ”Frankly speaking, you need to change your attitude if you want to be successful.”
✓ ”If you ask me, she’s getting As in all her exams this semester.”
✓ ”The way I see it, the car needs a new tire.”
✓ ”Here is what I think. It’s better to check the ticket availability on the website before going to the
station.”

Commonly used expressions for agreement and disagreement.

Agreement Disagreement

✓ ”I agree (with that/with you).” ✓ ”I disagree (with that/with you).”
✓ ”That’s right.” ✓ ”That’s not right.”
✓ ”I think that’s very good.” ✓ ”I don’t think that’s very good.”
✓ ”I’m sure about that.” ✓ ”I’m not sure (about that ).”

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