Page 13 - Diktat Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII Chapter 1

Asking for opinions Giving opinioins Responses
• What do you think • In my opinion… • I think so
of….? • In my view… • That’s right
• What do you think • I think… • It’s true
about …? • I believe… • I don’t think so
• What’s your opinion • I guess… • If I may say so,…
of…? • To my mind… • I disagree
• What do you feel • What I have in my • I can’t say that
about…? mind…
• What can you say
about….?
• How do you feel
about…?
• Do you think….?
• What’s your idea…?

Activity 12
Study this dialogue then underline the expression of asking and giving opinions.
1.
Erna : What do you think of our English teacher?
Almusto : He is smart and teaches us clearly.
Erna : That’s right
2.
Ari : What is your opinion of smoking?
Ahdi : I think Smoking is not good for our health.
Ari : I think so.
3.
Hani : Do you think it will rain today?
Aryoso : I guess it is going to rain today because the sky is cloudy.
Hani : I don’t think so, The sun still shines.
4.
Paul : how do you feel about the 2014 election?
Likha : I believe that there’ll be many “golput”.
Many people don’t trust the leaders in this country anymore. They
have corrupted.
Paul : I disagree. As a good citizen we must choose our leader.

Activity 13
Study this dialogue of the expression of asking and giving opinions then answer
the questions.
Mr. Amir : Look, everybody. I have a new English book. What do you

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