Asking and Giving

Opinion
Member Of Group:

1. Brenda Rizky T.G.

2. Nanda Alifia A.

3. Nathania Asih K.P.

4. Samapta Rizqi P.
MIND MAPS OF ASKING
AND GIVING OPINION
Meaning
An opinion is a judgment or belief
about somebody or something which is
not based on knowledge.
Giving opinion is stating something
which believed based on the observation.
It means there is a reason behind the
opinion.
Social Function
The social function of
asking and giving opinion is to
keep interpersonal
relationship between the
speakers.
 Structure
A. Personal point of view
1. Subject + verb + opinion
Subject Verb Opinion

I think that our city is not enough famous.

I believe that our city will be famous soon.

I suppose it’s already too late to get in to the class.

2. Phrases of stating opinion + Opinion
Phrases of Stating Opinion
In my opinion,
As far as I’m concerned,
To my mind,
Opinion
It is a good idea to renovating this class.
This school is the best in this town.
People choose the school because of the
accreditation.

3. Adverb + subject + verb + that (opinion)

Adverb Subject Verb Opinion
Personality, I think That this dress is beautiful to you.

Honestly, I feel That this movie is boring.

Frankly, I believe That she is a strong woman

B. General Point of View
1. Subject + Verb + Opinion.
subject verb opinion
Most people say that this movie is interesting to watch
Some people believe That the facilities of the school is enough good.
Many people argue That the home works are not the best way to
assess people’s competence

2. Dummy Subject + Verb + Opinion

Dummy Subject Verb Opinion
It Is Important to bring hand phone
everywhere we go
It Will be Nice if the town have a Mall.
It Is sometime argued That students are not allowed to bring the
handphone.
Language Features
a) Use of mental verbs, for example think, believe, doubt,
feel, assume, etc.
b) Use of expressions of asking and giving opinion, and the
responses.
The following are expressions of asking and giving
opinion
Asking Giving
- What do you think of … ? - I think (that) …
- What is your opinion about … ? - I personally believe/think/feel …
- Do you think … ? - I suppose …
- Tell me what you think ! - In my opinion ,…
- Do you have any idea ? - As far as I’m concerned …
 We can accept or refuse the opinion. When refusing or disagreeing an
opinion, we should do it in a polite way. The following are the responses of
giving opinion.

Agreeing an Opinion Disagreeing an Opinion

- I agree with you opinion.
- I think so, too
- That’s a good point
- That’s exactly what I think
- I don’t have any objections
- I’m sorry, I don’t agree with you
- I don’t think so
- I disagree
- I don’t believe that
- You maybe right, but …
Example
Brenda : “Hello, Apta. Good morning!”
Apta : “Hi, Brenda. Good morning too!”
Brenda : “Apta do you know Sando?
Apta : “Of course I know. He is one of the
most beautiful voice in our class. Isn’t he?
Brenda : “Hmmm, I don’t think so”
Apta : “Sssssttt, don’t talk too loud”
Brenda : “okey okeyyy”
Apta : “Anyway, sometimes he makes us laugh”
Brenda : “I agree with your opinion”
THANK
YOU
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