CHAPTER 2 Opinions & Thoughts [Di unduh dari : Bukupaket.com|Meena tie ‘An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about ‘something or someone is based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express ur opinion, it is important to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion. Some 0} |like Harry Potter movies because the magic seems so real | don't agree with you. Harry Potter movies are just overrated. [ike playing tag because it is so much fun ‘don’t like playing tag because people end up fighting. In my opinion, the government should| provide means of sustenance for under privileged people instead of building tall towers. agree with what you are saying but have you ever thought that building tall towers provides work for unemployed people? We can use collocations to Cee ual) DID YOU cm Seems clone Ret a uel KNOW [GE@ | Bitteetatar Cea (@ycceLet's look at the sentence structure to express opinions. Subject | Verb | DI cee Pecks Opinions can be expressed in the ways given below. Personal Point of View ‘These expressions are used to show personal points of view. In my opinion ... In my humble opinion .. Personally, | think .. | would like to point out that... I strongly believe that .... By this I mean... ‘As far as lam concerned .... Lam compelled to say ... From my point of view .... (Casisccit.- As | understand .... Bahasa InggrisGeneral Point of View ‘These expressions are used to show a general point of view. A general point of view creates a balance in writing and helps avoid absolute statements. Most people do not agree (Coenerally itisaccepted.... ‘Almost everyone (he majority disagree with ..) Some people say hat (the rsirty ree with) Some people believe (itis sometimes argued...) Of course, many argue (itis considered... J While some people believe Porter, eee ce and SON tee | Pee tsea yr These are some of the expressions used to express agreement with an opinion. This is absolutely right, |agree, I never thought of that. Neither do | That's a good point. agree with what you are saying but have you ever. I think so too. Dee Reus) These are the expressions used to express disagreement with an opinion. I disagree with you. think you are wrong. That's not the same thing at al Tam sorry, Idi e Tam not sure Lagree with you am afraid [have to disagree with you. | can't say | agree with this, and here's why. Opinions can be expressed using mental verbs like believe, Ca neem~ Ireckon he might have been bullied in school. - Tobe honest, | never thought that bullying was so prevalent in most schools. - I believe bullying is totally an unacceptable practice in our school. - 1am not convinced that the majority of the people are not aware of this issue. inion See a ‘Smoking should be I totally agree that Jam sorry but | tend banned in public smoking should be to disagree with you places. banned in public places. | on this. Bullying is so I couldn't agree more | I think it would be prevalent in most with you. wrong to generalize schools. lam afraid | have to disagree with you on this I think so too. Women should stay at home and take care of their Women should not work, i ' ' ' ' ' i ' ' ' ' i ' children. I ' Harry Potter series is ' much better than Twilight s Yes, | agree. Harry Potter series has a much better and well-developed story line. It’s not justified to say because both have different plots. Online gaming should be banned. Absolutely right. It should be as it distracts | don't agree with you Itisa venue for students to develop their skills. students from studying, Table 2.2 Agreeing an disagreeing with opinions cenaA. Fill in the blanks using the opinion expressions given in the box below. a with you bullying should be banned, 2. Itis all right if you don't agree with me but | have every right to my 3.Asfaras | , | will not support bullying in my school. at that medical care should be free for everyone. 5. Some people, eating fish and yogurt at the same time causes a severe skin disease. 6. I feel quite. about this issue. B, Below are several opinions. Some of them are polite and some impolite. ighlight an opinion with: Se a Ree cs blue: if itis a polite way of disagreeing. Breen: if it is a polite way of giving an opinion. Sea ae ea cur ue 1. Lam afraid, | don't agree with you on this matter.