This document discusses asking for and giving opinions and ideas. It defines an opinion as a belief not based on facts, while an idea is a thought or belief. The social function of exchanging opinions and ideas is to maintain interpersonal relationships. There are different structures for expressing personal and general points of view, including using phrases like "in my opinion" followed by a statement, or adverbs like "personally" followed by a belief. Most people, some people, and many people are examples used to indicate general opinions.
This document discusses asking for and giving opinions and ideas. It defines an opinion as a belief not based on facts, while an idea is a thought or belief. The social function of exchanging opinions and ideas is to maintain interpersonal relationships. There are different structures for expressing personal and general points of view, including using phrases like "in my opinion" followed by a statement, or adverbs like "personally" followed by a belief. Most people, some people, and many people are examples used to indicate general opinions.
This document discusses asking for and giving opinions and ideas. It defines an opinion as a belief not based on facts, while an idea is a thought or belief. The social function of exchanging opinions and ideas is to maintain interpersonal relationships. There are different structures for expressing personal and general points of view, including using phrases like "in my opinion" followed by a statement, or adverbs like "personally" followed by a belief. Most people, some people, and many people are examples used to indicate general opinions.
An opinion is a judgement or belief about somebody or something which is not based on knowledge. Giving opinion is stating something whivh believed based on the observation. In other words, there is a reason behind the opinion. An idea is a thought, an opinion, or belief.
1. Sosial function of asking for giving opinion and idea.
The social function of asking for and giving opinion and idea is to keep interpersonal relationship in asking for and giving opinion or idea.
2. Structure of asking for and giving opinion and idea.
A. PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW 1.)Subject+Verb+Opinion
SUBJECT VERB OPINION
I Think That bullying is dangerous. I Believe That the corruptors will be caught soon. I Reckon It is the best I have ever listened to. I Suppose That joining a course is the best way to study.
2.)Phrases of stating opinion + Opinion
Phrases of stating opinion + Opinion Opinion In my opinion It is a good idea to have a new room. As dar as I’m concerned. This institution is the best in this town. To my mind. People choose the brand because of the price. 3.) Adverb + Subject + Verb + That (opinion) ADVERB SUBJECT VERB OPINION Personally I Think That this book is boring. Honestly I Feel That this show is not good. Frankly I Believe That the thieves will be caught soon.
B. GENERAL POINT OF VIEW
1.)Subject + Verb + Opinion SUBJECT VERB OPINION Most people say That junk food is not good for health.
Some people believe That the facilities of the
park is poor.
Many people argue That exams are the best
way to assess people’s competence. 2.)Dummy Subject + Verb + Opinion Dummy Subject Verb Opinion It Is Important to bring identity card everywhere we go. It Will be Nice if the park has facilities for the elders. It Is sometimes That students are argued allowed to bring their cell phone.