Phrases of Asking for Opinion
- What do you think of ...? - Do you have any idea?
- Is that right that ... ? - How do you like ...?
- Is it true that .... ? - Please give me your frank opinion
- Why do they behave like that? - Whatʼs your opinion?
Phrases of Expressing Opinion
- In my opinion ...
- From my point of view ...
- I personally believe ... - Well, personally ...
- I personally think ... - If I
had my way I would ...
- I personally feel ... - What Iʼm more concerned about is ...
- Not everyone will agree with me but ... - In
my case ...
Look at the following dialogue and find the phrases that show asking for and giving opinion.
Dina :
Hey Andik! Can you help me with something?
Andik :
Sure Dina! Whatʼs up?
Dina :
What do you think about the new student in our class?
Andik :
Really? Iʼm not sure.
Dina :
Please just give me your frank opinion.
Andik :
Well. I think she is really quiet, but I saw the grade she got on that last
physics test.
She
got a 100%! It was a really hard test too! I think she would be a good person
to
study
with and a good friend.
Dina :
I agree with you. I tried talking to her yesterday but she seemed really shy.
Andik :
We should talk to her again during break today. Maybe invite her to my house
and we can all study for the math test on Thursday.
Dina :
That is a great idea Andik!
Andik :
Ok we will do it!
Dina :
Sounds good. I will find you during break!
Andik :
Ok! Later Dina