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Bahan Ajar Asking and Giving Opinion

This document discusses expressions used for asking and giving opinions in conversations. It provides examples of formal and informal expressions to ask for opinions, such as "What do you think?" and "How do you feel about?". Expressions for giving opinions include "I think...", "In my opinion...", and "Personally, I believe...". The document also includes sample dialogues that demonstrate asking and answering opinions on topics like teachers, smoking, the weather, and elections. Overall, the document outlines common phrases for soliciting and stating opinions in both formal and informal conversations.

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Bahan Ajar Asking and Giving Opinion

This document discusses expressions used for asking and giving opinions in conversations. It provides examples of formal and informal expressions to ask for opinions, such as "What do you think?" and "How do you feel about?". Expressions for giving opinions include "I think...", "In my opinion...", and "Personally, I believe...". The document also includes sample dialogues that demonstrate asking and answering opinions on topics like teachers, smoking, the weather, and elections. Overall, the document outlines common phrases for soliciting and stating opinions in both formal and informal conversations.

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Expressions of Asking and Giving Opinion

1. Definition
- Opinion is phrase or sentence that consists of argument, reason or opinion from someone.
- Asking Opinion is a sentence which asking opinion or argument to other people to satisfaction.
- Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a reason to someone or other people.

So, Asking and Giving Opinion is an expression that is used for talking about argument or
opinion of two or more people.

2. Expressions of Asking & Giving Opinion


1. Expressions of Asking Opinion
There are expressions of asking opinion in two situations:

Asking Opinion Giving Opinion Responses

- Do you have any idea? - I personally believe ….. - I think so


- Do you have any opinion - I personally consider … - That’s right
Formal*

on …
- Do you think is/are …
- I personally think /feel... - It’s true
- Have you got any - I hold the opinion …. - I don’t think so
comments on … - Well, personally … - If I may say so, …
- What is your opinion - I assume/guess … - I disagree
about….? -
- What do you think - I think it’s I can’t say that
of…….? good/nice/great …
- What do you think
about…? - I think that…
Informal**

- What is your - I think I like it.


idea/opinion...?
- In my opinion …
- How do you like?
- How do you think of - In my case …..
Rina’s idea ? - In my mind …..
- I believe ...
- If you ask to me, I feel
Note: ….
 Formal situation, usually we can use when we speak with parents, teacher, lecturer and so
on. Also in the office, hospital, etc.
 Informal situation, in this we can use when we speak with friends, classmate, etc.
3. Examples
Dialogue 1
Erna : What do you think of our English teacher?
Almusto : He is smart and teaches us clearly.
Erna : That’s right

Dialogue 2
Ari : What is your opinion of smoking?
Ahdi : I think Smoking is not good for our health.
Ari : I think so.

Dialogue 3
Hani : Do you think it will rain today?
Aryoso : I guess it is going to rain today because the sky is cloudy.
Hani : I don’t think so, The sun still shines.

Dialogue 4
Paul : How do you feel about the 2014 election?
Likha : I believe that there’ll be many “golput”. Many people don’t trust the leaders in
this country anymore. They have corrupted.
Paul : I disagree. As a good citizen we must choose our leader.

Dialogue 5
Mr. Amir : Look, everybody. I have a new English book. What do you think about it?
Ridho : In my opinion, it is such an expensive book.
Mr. Amir : Very good. How about you Gani?
Gani : Well, I think it’s OK. I like that. It’s not thick and no expensive.
Mr. Amir : Good. Anybody has another opinion?
Hadi : Yes, I have. My opinion is that the book is too thick.
Mr. Amir : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?
Students : Yes, sir.
Mr. Amir : Great. You’re really smart.
Students : Thank you.
4. Exercise
1. Complete the dialogue using the best expressions of asking and giving opinion!

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