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BRET ST TT DE [HD Asking someone for their opinion What do you think of his new book /Tom'sgrtiend? (asking about a specific ting or person) ‘What do you think about global warming / cosmetic surgery? (asking about a genera opi) How do you feel about working with the others? HQ introducing your own opinion Personally, think Helena vias probably ight. Personally, feel that we should increase the price, In my opinion [think], weneedito change the direction ofthe company. My view feeling is my opinion] that we need to waita bit longer. I don't think it's a good idea (NOT lthink sot a good idea) Inmy pinion, motorbikes are dangerous. (NOT Ga-my opinion ORIn my meaning) Inmost situations itis probably easier and more natural to use personally Giving the opinion of others “The newspaper says that his death was not an accident. (NOT este in the newspaper) ‘According tothe pape the paper says, the government didn't know aboutit. DD Areeing and disagreeing (with someone) | totally agree (with you) [agree completely, 100%). | partly agree (with you) [agree but not completely). | agree (with you) to a certain extent [partly agree]. ree with you. (NOT Feragree with you.) Do you agree? (NOT Are you agree?) In British English, itis common to agree with someone before givinga different opinion. That's true, but think . | see what you mean, [understand what you are saying] Dut. agree to some extent, but... | think that's a good point [idea or opinion}, But... | take your point [understand and partly agree with your opinion}, but . BB Giving a strong opinion Ifeat very strongly about military service. I think everyone should dot Ithink you're absolutely right) } wrong {100% correct/rong. e Idon’tagree at alt ~ [completely disagree. #. | disagree completely [100% dontagre) think ../ Tbelieve. That'sright! don't thinkso. Idon'tthink... /I don’t believe... | That’strue! Idon't agree with you. Inmy opinion, .. Definitely! /Absolutely! Fm not sure about that. lnvmy view, agree with you entieely. Itotally disagree (strong)* From my pointof view, .. /From | |totally/ completely/ absolutely my viewpoint, .. agree with you. *To sound polite use lm ajraldand i'm sorry, but... when you disagree, Eg. /m sorry, but i’sjust not possible. Vm afraid | totally disagree.

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