This document discusses asking for and giving opinions in both formal and informal situations. It provides examples of phrases to use for asking for opinions, such as "What do you think about..." or "How do you feel about this..." in informal situations and "What is your opinion about..." or "Do you have any comments on..." in formal situations. Examples of phrases for giving opinions informally include "I think it's good" or "In my opinion..." while more formal ways to give opinions involve saying "I personally believe..." or "My own view of the matter is...". The document aims to outline appropriate language for soliciting and expressing opinions depending on the formality of the context.

1. Asking and Giving
Opinion
Formal and Informal Situation
By Fani Fitriani

3. Alex : What do you think about going to Bali next holiday?
Andi : That’s a good idea. I’ve never been to Bali.
Alex : Do you think we should book the ticket from now or
just before we go?
Andi : I think we’d better book the ticket now. Many people
go to Bali in holiday. If we don’t book the ticket now, we
might not get any ticket later.
Alex : Yes, you are right.
Alex and Andi are talking about their
plan to have a holiday to Bali

4. 1. What do you think..
2. Do you think..
 It is called asking for
somenone opinion
1. That’s good idea
2. I think..
 It is called giving opinion

5. Student : Miss Ratna, what is your opinion about
my result in this semester?
Teacher : I personally think your result in this
semester is very good, keep your grades Wulan.
Student : Thank you so much for your
information Miss Ratna
Dialogue Between Student and
Teacher

6. Asking for opinion ( informal )
 What do you think of...?
 What do you think about...?
 What is your opinion?
 How do you like?
 How was the...?
 How do you think of Andi’s idea?
 How do you feel about this...?
Giving opinion ( informal )
 I think I like it.
 I think It’s good.
 I don’t think I care for it.
 I think that...
 In my opinion, I would rather...

7. Asking for opinion ( Formal )
 Have you got any comments
on...?
 Do you have any idea?
 Do you have any opinioin on...?
 Would you give me your opinion
on...?
 What is your reaction to...?
 What is your opinion about...?
 What are you feeling about...?
Giving opinion ( Formal )
 I personally believe...
 I personally consider...
 I personally think/feel...
 I hold the opinion...
 My own view of the matter is...
 Well, personally...
 If I had my view, I would...