Asking opinion

Formal
How do you feel about ...? 
What's your opinion about ...?
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's your reaction to that? 
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 condition?

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
My reaction is that we should ... 
In my opinion I think ... 
Well, I think ... 
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 ask me, I feel ….
Any comments, John? 
Absolutely ………

Agreeing 
Yes, I agree with John.
Yes, I think that's a good point.
I'll go along with that.

Contoh Percakapan
Disagreeing 
I'm sorry, but I can't agree with John.
I think you may have missed the point there ...
Sorry, I can't go along with that.

Example
Erika: “Hi  Clara, what are you doing?”
Clara: “Hi Erika, I’m writing a poetry”
Erika: “Poetry? for the special one?”
Clara: “Absolutely, tomorrow is mothers’ day so I would like to give this poetry for my mommy”
Erika: “Mothers’ day? Oh my god! I forget about it”
Clara: “Calm down Erika, why don’t you write a poetry too?”
Erika: “No, I cant write a poetry “
Clara: “Do you know what is the thing that your mommy likes?”
Erika: “She likes flowers”
Clara: “How about buying a flower vase, I think your mommy likes it.”
Erika: “That sounds good idea, but Clara would you mind to accompany me to find it out after class
end?” Clara: “With my pleasure”
Erika: “Oh thank you so much  Clara”
Clara: “Don’t mention it Erika”

Translate
Erika: "Hai Clara, apa yang kamu lakukan?"
Clara: "Hi Erika, aku sedang menulis puisi"
Erika: "Puisi? untuk seseorang yang spesial?"
Clara: "Tentu saja, besok adalah hari ibu jadi saya ingin memberikan puisi ini untuk ibu saya"
Erika: "hari Ibu? Ya Tuhan! Aku lupa tentang hal itu"
Clara: "Tenang Erika, mengapa tidak kamu menulis puisi juga?"
Erika: "Tidak, saya tidak bisa menulis puisi"
Clara: "Apakah kamu tahu apa hal yang suka ibumu?"
Erika: "Dia suka bunga"
Clara: "Bagaimana tentang membeli vas bunga, saya pikir ibumu akan menyukainya"
Erika: "Kedengarannya ide yang bagus, tapi Clara apakah kamu keberatan untuk menemani saya untuk
menemukannya setelah kelas berakhir?"
Clara: "Dengan senang hati"
Erika: "Oh terima kasih banyak Clara"
Clara: "Jangan sungkan-sungkan Erika"

Contoh Percakapan 1
Kevin: “Hi Maya”
Maya: “Hi Kevin, what are you doing here?”
Kevin: “I want to buy manusia setengah salmon book”
Maya: “Whose the writer? “
Kevin: “His name’s Radityadika
Maya: “Oh I see, Actually I’ve read his another book the title is kambing jantan
Kevin: “ (Agreement) and Radityadika is my favorite writer, I have all of his books by the way what are
you looking for here? ”
Maya: “I’m looking for negri lima menara novel, I’m pretty sure that you know that novel “
Kevin: “ Of course i know it, good choice Maya, and you should have it because (giving opinion) and
very recommended for the student like us
Maya: “Yea my sisters says so, I cant wait to read that novel. By the way I have to take the novel now
because I wont get home late, it’s nice to talk with you Kevin “
Kevin: “ Oh OK, it's nice to talk with you too”
Maya: “ See you later”
Kevin: “ See you”

Contoh Percakapan 2
Mr. Andy: What do you think of my new house?
Mr. Bryan: It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Andy: Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.
Mr. Bryan: How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels
Mr. Andy: I feel they are great novels.
Mr. Bryan: Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Andy: I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.
Mr. Bryan: But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going to rain. OK Mr. A see
you.

Exercise: Answer the following questions!

Kate : We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you
going to do?
Yani : ....
Kate : I hope you have a nice trip
1. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I am thinking of going to Bali Sorry
B. Sorry, I can’t tell you
C. It’s not your business
D. I have nothing to do
E. I don’t know what to do

Alex : What do you think about the film ?

Bram : I think .......................
2. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I like it
B. Thank you
C. I can’t hear you
D. You forget it
E. Let’s go

Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Era  : I don’t think so ................ Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
3. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. I know it
B. I am thinking of
C. He forget it
D. In my opinion
E. See you

Bowo : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri : I think …. Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.
4. Complete the dialogue above ....
A. You must sing
B. You should lie down and have some rest
C. You can see the doctor tonight
D. I will take you to the hospital
E. I must take some rest, too

Dave: So what do you think of my singing?

John: It's really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Dave: Thanks, John.
John: No problem, Dave!
5. From the dialogue above, John is...
A. Asking for help
B. Giving an opinion
C. Asking for an opinion
D. Giving help
E. Giving attention

Jade: What do you think of my drawing?

Rose: It's amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles
over here.
Jade: Thank you so much for you opinion, Rose!
Rose: My pleasure.
6. From the dialogue above, Rose is...
A. Asking for attention
B. Asking a question
C. Giving an opinion
D. Giving help
E. Asking for help

Dirk: Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?

Jake: Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.
Dirk: Thanks, Jake.
Jake: No problem!
7. From the dialogue above, Dirk is...
A. Asking for help
B. Giving help
C. Giving opinion
D. Asking for an opinion
E. Asking for help
Jane: Roxy, what do you think of the cake I bake?
Roxy: It' really delicious! I love it!
Jane: yes!

8. From the dialogue above, Jane is...

A. Asking for an opinion
B. Asking for help
C. Requesting for attention
D. Giving an item
E. Giving opinion

The dialogue for number 6-10

Alvin :Hi Gino .What are you looking for?

Gino  :I am looking for a pair of shoes . What about you ?
Alvin :I want to buy a set of heroes figure . But I don’t have enough money . Can you help me ?
Gino  :Sure ,How much do you need?
Alvin :The figure is Rp.100.000,- . I just have Rp.80.000,-
Gino  :OK , I will lend you Rp.20.000,-
Alvin :Thank you so much
Gino  : You’re well come

  6.Who are in the dialogue ?

  7.Where does the dialogue take place?
  8.Who wants to buy the figure is?
  9.How much Gino lend to Alvin?
10.Who asks for help?
  6. Alvin and Gino        
  7. Supermarket    
   8. Alvin                
   9. Rp.20.000,-      
10. Alvin             

Materi A
A.1 Meminta / Memberi / Menolak Jasa ( Service )
A.2 Meminta / Memberi / Menolak Barang
A.3 Pendapat
A.4 Informasi

A.1 Meminta / Memberi / Menolak Jasa ( Service )

1. OFFERING A HELP
· What can I do for you ?
· May I help you ?
· Is there anything I can do for you ?
· Would you like any help ?
· Etc

2. ACCEPTING AN OFFER
· Sure, Thank You
· Yes, Please
· That’s very kind of you
· etc

3. REFUSING AN OFFER
· No, Thanks
· That’s very kind of you, but I can manage myself
· No, don’t bother. I can do it by myself
· Etc
4. ASKING FOR A HELP
· Could you help me, please ?
· Would you mind if I ask you help to……….?
· Help me, please
· Etc

5. ACCEPTING TO GIVE A HELP

· Sure
· Yes, I will
· Yes, I can
· Yes, I would
· Yes, I could
· My Pleasure
· No Problem
· etc

6. REFUSING TO GIVE A HELP

· I’m sorry, I can’t
· Sorry… actually I want to help, but I can’t
· I’d love to, but sorry…..
· Etc

CONTOH PERCAKAPAN

A: Could you pick up your sister after school ?

( Asking For Help )
B: Sorry, I can’t do that. I’m going to Tigor’s place after school
( Refusing to Give A Help)

A: Good morning, sir

B: Good morning, may I help you ? ( Offering A Help )
A: Yes, I want to take the book from the top self but I can’t reach it ( Accepting An Offer)
B: Of Course, Which book do you want ? ( Offering A Help )
A: The English Book. Can you take it for me ? ( Asking For A Help )
B: Wait a minute, I will take it for you ( Accepting to Give A Help )

A: Do you need any help, sir ? ( Offering A Help )

B: Yes. I looking for a hotel here ( Accepting An Offer )
A: There are some hotels here, such as hyatt, holiday inn, santika, panghegar hotels ( Give Help)
B: I see, Thanks for your help
A: You’re welcome

A.2 Meminta / Memberi / Menolak Barang

1. Asking
· Can you GIVE me…………… ?
· Can you SHARE me……………..?
· Can I HAVE………………………?
· Can I GET………………………..?

2. Giving
· Here it is
· Here they are
· Here you are

3. Refusing
· Sorry, I am using it
· Sorry, this is only one I have
· Sorry, I don’t have any left
· Etc

CONTOH PERCAKAPAN
A: Could you give me the magnifying, please ? ( Asking )
B: Here it is ( Giving )

A: Give me the pipette, please ( Asking )

B: I’m sorry I’m using it ( Refusing )

A: Can you share me a bar of chocolate, please? ( Asking )

B: I’m sorry, I don’t have any left ( Refusing )

A: Can I have any sugar ? ( Asking )

B: Sure ( Giving )

A.3 Pendapat
ASKING FOR SOMEONE OPINION
· Do you think……………………?
· What do you think of……………..?
· What’s your opinion about……………?
· Etc

GIVING OPINION
· I Think……………………….
· In my opinion……………………….
· In My view…………………………

AGREEING AND DISAGREEING OPINION

(+)
· I Think so
· That’s a good idea
· I Agree
· Etc
(-)
· I Don’t think so
· That’s a good idea, but……
· That’s not a good idea
· I Disagree
· Etc

CONTOH PERCAKAPAN
A: Do you think smoking is good ? ( Asking An Opinion )
B: I don’t think so, smoking is not good for our health ( Give An Opinion ) ( - )

A: Hi Sandra, do you think singing is good ? ( Asking An Opinion )

B: Hmmmm….. I Think So ( Give An Opinion ) ( + )

A: What’s your opinion about using the internet ? ( Asking An Opinion )

B: I Think internet is useful for us ( Give An Opinion )
A: What do you think about symphony orchestra ? ( Asking An Opinion )
B: I don’t know, I hardly ever listen to symphony orchestra ( Give An Opinion )

A.4 Informasi
ASKING FOR INFORMATION
· Do You Know…………?
· I’d like to know……..
· Can you tell me……………..?

GIVING INFORMATION
· Yes, Just go……….. ( Telling A Place )
· I Do know that. It………….
· …………………………………………………………….. ( Telling A Story )

DENYING INFORMATION
· How do you know that ?
· Are You sure ? As far as I know……….
· I’m really sorry, but………………..

CONTOH PERCAKAPAN
A: Do you know where’s Lian’s birthday party ? ( Asking For Information )
B: In New Sari Utama restaurant, Jember ( Giving Information )
C: How do you know that ? ( Denying Information )
B: She gives me the information ( Giving Information )

Untuk mengungkapkan persetujuan dapat menggunakan ekspresi-ekspresi sebagai berikut.

I agree with you
I am with you (bisa berarti saya bersama kamu)
I think you're right
I think so
I agree completely

Ungkapan Ketidaksetujuan
Untuk mengungkapkan ketidaksetujuan dapat menggunakan ekspresi-ekspresi sebagai berikut.
I don't agree with your opinion
I'm not with you
I don't think so
I object ...

Contoh Penggunaan
A : I think "Friends" is very funny.
B : I don't think so. I didn't understand why you laughed at it.
A : Hey, can you catch up the conversation in "Friends"?
B : Yes, a little bit. But I think I have a different sense of humour.
A : So, what about watching "Bajaj Bajuri". Do you think it's amusing?
B : I can accept it. What about you?
A : Yeah, I am with you.