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Opinion expressions

1 Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

As my opinion, everyone should have the right to a

free education.

In my opinion, everyone should have the right to a free

education.

1 As I view it, we all need to take responsibility for

what happened.

2 It seems me that it was a misunderstanding.

3 My friends all love art. Getting personal, I’ve got no

artistic talent!

4 I’m clear that we can do something about the problem.

5 I view that it’s necessary to be able to do basic maths.

6 I feel that, in conclusion, languages are more useful in

everyday life than science.

7 It’s sure that if you don’t practise speaking a foreign

language, you won’t improve.

8 In conclude, nothing can be achieved without

hard work.

2 Match the words and phrases 1–7 with words and

phrases A–H which have similar meanings.

as an illustration A but

1 broad B conclusion

2 clear C for example

3 however D general

4 it appears E It seems

5 opinion F obvious

6 speaking for myself G personally

7 summary H view