Lesson on Opinion Marking Signals

1. OPINION-MARKING
SIGNAL
MS. KYLA MARIE BUITIZON

3. WHAT IS
OPINION?

7. Opinion-marking signals
▶are words or phrases used to show feelings,
emotions, and attitudes towards something.
They are helpful clues in the form of words
and phrases that assist us in identifying
opinion statements. They are found mostly at
the beginning of sentences. They introduce
one’s opinion.

9. What Are Opinion Marking Signals?
▶ The common opinion marking signals are as
follows: personally, in my opinion, in my
experience, etc. However, other phrases work
in the same context as well. So, for example,
when you hear a statement and say ‘I beg to
differ,’ then start expressing your opinion—
that’s considered an opinion marking signal.

10. Introductory Words
and Phrases
▶ I think
▶ I believe
▶ I feel
▶ In my opinion
▶ My favorite
▶ The best
▶ I strongly believe
▶ From my point of view
▶ It’s my belief
▶ Based on what I know
▶ I am convinced
▶ Speaking for myself
▶ I know you will have to
▶ agree that
▶ I am confident that

11. Opinion Clues
▶ Always/Never
▶ Awful/Wonderful
▶ Beautiful/Ugly
▶ Better/Best/Worst
▶ Delicious/Disgusting
▶ Definitely
▶ Enjoyable/Horrible
▶ Favorite
▶ For/Against
▶ Good/Bad

12. Expressing Opinions About Products
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▶ IfirmlybelievethatiPhonesaremoredurablethanSamsungphones
▶ Personally,Ipreferthisbakery’scroissanttotheonedownthestreet
▶ Frommypointofview,aLenovolaptopwilloutliveanHPone

13. Expressing Opinions About General Matters
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▶ Myfavoriteoutdooractivityishiking
▶ I’mconfidentthatswimmingintheoceanismorefunthanswimminginapool
▶ Ithinkthatdogsaremorefriendlythancats
▶ It’sm
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provesyourm
ood
▶ Inmyopinion,ridingthetrainiseasierthandrivingtoyourdestination

14. PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING AGREEMENT

15. PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT

16. PHRASESFOR EXPRESSINGINTERRUPTION