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Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0)
Sentence Stems
The Language
of Opinions
Introduction
Use these questions, responses, and sentence starters
to share opinions in English. This includes language for
agreeing and disagreeing.
Sentence Stems
Sentence stems are helpful when you need to form a
thought in English. The sentences have been started
for you. These are also called sentence frames or
sentence starters.
Expressing an Opinion
Sentence Stems
I think/feel….
I don’t think….
In my opinion….
As far as I’m concerned….
If you ask me….
The way I see it….
From my point of view….
Asking for an Opinion
Sentence Stems
What do you think about…?
How do you feel about…?
What’s your opinion on…?
What are your thoughts on…?
What’s your take on…?
Do you agree with (name)?
Do you agree that…?
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The Language of Opinions
Sentence Stems
Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0)
Disagreeing with an Opinion
Responses
I disagree.
Actually, I think…
I have to disagree with you about…
I’m afraid I have to disagree. / I’m afraid I disagree.
I see things differently.
I don’t think that’s the case.
Strong Disagreement
Responses
I strongly/completely disagree.
I totally disagree.
That doesn’t make any sense.
No way! (informal)
That’s ridiculous. (informal)
Agreeing with an Opinion
Responses
So do I. / Me too.
Neither do I. / I don’t either.
I agree.
I think so too.
I have to agree with (name).
I’m with you there.
Strong Agreement
Responses
Absolutely! / Definitely! / Exactly!
Totally! / I totally agree.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’m with you one hundred percent.
Right? (informal)
Partial Agreement
Sentence Stems
I see where you’re coming from, but… That’s true/partly right, but…
You have a point, but… I agree to an extent, but…
3
The Language of Opinions
Sentence Stems
Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0)
Opinion Language
QUICK REFERENCE
Here are a few questions, responses, and sentence
starters for expressing and responding to opinions.
• What do you think about…?
• What’s your opinion on…?
• In my opinion…
• As far as I’m concerned…
• If you ask me…
• So do I.
• I agree.
• I’m with you there.
• Absolutely!
• I totally agree.
• I couldn’t agree more.
• Right?
• I disagree.
• Actually, I think…
• I don’t think that’s the case.
• I strongly disagree.
• No way!
• I see where you’re coming from, but...
• You have a point, but...

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124_Language-of-Opinions_Can.pdf

  • 1. 1 Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) Sentence Stems The Language of Opinions Introduction Use these questions, responses, and sentence starters to share opinions in English. This includes language for agreeing and disagreeing. Sentence Stems Sentence stems are helpful when you need to form a thought in English. The sentences have been started for you. These are also called sentence frames or sentence starters. Expressing an Opinion Sentence Stems I think/feel…. I don’t think…. In my opinion…. As far as I’m concerned…. If you ask me…. The way I see it…. From my point of view…. Asking for an Opinion Sentence Stems What do you think about…? How do you feel about…? What’s your opinion on…? What are your thoughts on…? What’s your take on…? Do you agree with (name)? Do you agree that…?
  • 2. 2 The Language of Opinions Sentence Stems Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) Disagreeing with an Opinion Responses I disagree. Actually, I think… I have to disagree with you about… I’m afraid I have to disagree. / I’m afraid I disagree. I see things differently. I don’t think that’s the case. Strong Disagreement Responses I strongly/completely disagree. I totally disagree. That doesn’t make any sense. No way! (informal) That’s ridiculous. (informal) Agreeing with an Opinion Responses So do I. / Me too. Neither do I. / I don’t either. I agree. I think so too. I have to agree with (name). I’m with you there. Strong Agreement Responses Absolutely! / Definitely! / Exactly! Totally! / I totally agree. I couldn’t agree more. I’m with you one hundred percent. Right? (informal) Partial Agreement Sentence Stems I see where you’re coming from, but… That’s true/partly right, but… You have a point, but… I agree to an extent, but…
  • 3. 3 The Language of Opinions Sentence Stems Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) Opinion Language QUICK REFERENCE Here are a few questions, responses, and sentence starters for expressing and responding to opinions. • What do you think about…? • What’s your opinion on…? • In my opinion… • As far as I’m concerned… • If you ask me… • So do I. • I agree. • I’m with you there. • Absolutely! • I totally agree. • I couldn’t agree more. • Right? • I disagree. • Actually, I think… • I don’t think that’s the case. • I strongly disagree. • No way! • I see where you’re coming from, but... • You have a point, but...