Definition :
Opinionis phrase or sentence that
consists of argument, reason or opinion
from someone.
Asking Opinion is a sentence which
asking opinion or argument to other
people to satisfaction.
Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a
reason or opinion to someone or other
people.
3.
Asking and GivingOpinion is expressions
that is used for talking about argument or
opinion of two or more people.
Mahen : Ilove these two shoes. But I have to choose one.What do
you think? Which one is suited to me?
Kamar : I think the dress which has black color is suited to you.
Mahen : really? But the blue one has a beautiful design.
Kamar :You’re right. But it seems too big to you isn’t it?
Mahen : yea…
Kamar : I have an idea! Let’s find a shoes which has black color, but
the design is similar to the blue one?
Mahen : yeah… That’s sounds good!
Example
7.
Asking for someone’sopinion
- what do you think
about…..?
- what’s your
opinion….?
- Do you have any
opinion ….?
- What are your ideas?
- Do you think…..
For example:
1. What do you think
of our basketball
team?
2. What’s your opinion
of our new English
teacher?
EXAMPLE
8.
Asking Opinions:
Formal :
-Have you got any comments on …..
- Do you have any idea?
- Do you have any opinion on ……
- Would you give me your opinion on……….?
- What is your reaction to ……
- What is your opinion about……….?
- What are you feeling about………….?
- What are your views on……….?
- Please give me your frank opinion?
Informal
- What do you think of…….?
- What do you think about………?
- What is your opinion?
- Why do they behave like that?
- Do you think it’s going?
- How do you like?
- How was the trip?
- How do you think of Rina’s idea ?
- How do you feel about this dicition?
Expression of asking opinion
9.
GIVING AN OPINION
-I think…..
- In my opinion…..
- In my view…..
- That’s good.
- That’s bad.
For example:
1. I think they have got
much experience in
competition.
2. In my opinion it is a
good sport event
EXAMPLE
10.
Expression of givingopinion
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 …..
Informal
- I think I like it.
- I don’t think I care for it.
- I think it’s good/nice/terrific……..
- I think that awful/not nice/terrible…………
- I don’t think much of it.
- I think that……..
- In my opinion, I would rather……….
- In my case …..
- What I’m more concerned with ….
- What I have in my mind is………
- The way I see is that…………
- No everyone will agree with me, but ….
- To my mind …..
- From my point of view ….
- If you aks me, I feel ….
- Absolutely ………
11.
Dialogue 1
Anas andAndi are talking about their plan to have
a holiday to Bali
Anas :What do you think about going to Bali next
holiday?
Andi :That’s a good idea. I’ve never been to Bali.
Anas : 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.
Anas :Yes, you are right.
12.
Dialogue 1
Anas andAndi are talking about their plan to have
a holiday to Bali
Anas : What do you think about going to Bali next
holiday?
Andi : That’s a good idea. I’ve never been to Bali.
Anas : 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.
Anas :Yes, you are right.
13.
It is calledasking for
someone opinion
It is called giving
opinion
•That’s a good idea
•I think
•What Do you think
•Do you think
14.
Niken : HiJar! What are you doing?
Fajar : I’m reading a newspaper.
Niken : Any good news?
Fajar : I’ve just read about full day school.
Niken : so what your opinion about that?
Fajar : in my view, it is useful for Indonesian education
development. Because if school time is extended until 4 or 5
PM, students can learn more.
So, Indonesia’s educational ranking in the world can be
increased.
Niken : Do you think like that? But how about the students? Don’t you
think it is too boring for them? In school all day.
Fajar : No, If the teacher can bring class situation more fun, giving
them exciting activities, so the student will enjoy their day in school.
Niken : I think you’re right.
Dialogue 2
15.
Niken : HiJar! What are you doing?
Fajar : I’m reading a newspaper.
Niken : Any good news?
Fajar : I’ve just read about full day school.
Niken : so what your opinion about that?
Fajar : in my view, it is useful for Indonesian education
development. Because if school time is extended until 4 or 5
PM, students can learn more.
So, Indonesia’s educational ranking in the world can be
increased.
Niken : Do you think like that? But how about the students? Don’t
you think it is too boring for them? In school all day.
Fajar : No, If the teacher can bring class situation more fun, giving
them exciting activities, so the student will enjoy their day in school.
Fajar : I think you’re right.
Dialogue 2
16.
It is calledasking for
someone opinion
It is called giving
opinion
• In my view
• I think
•What your opinion
•Do you think