Expression of Asking And Giving Opinion

ASKING & GIVING OPINION

Opinion includes  the words of opinion and argument/ reasons.
Opinion dialogue is a dialog consists of two persons or more who have opinion each others. It can use the expressions, such as in my opinion, in my view, I think etc.
Argument dialogue is a dialog that states the arguments or reasons. It can use the words such as first, second etc for arranging arguments.

Asking Opinion

Formal:
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 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 dicition?

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:
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 ….

Mr. Agus        : What’s your opinion about The New English Book?

Ero                 : My opinion is such an expensive book.

Mr. Agus        : Very good. How about you Renita?

Renita             : Well, I think it’s  Ok. I Like That. it’s not too thick and no expensive.

Mr. Agus         : Good. Any body has another opinion?

Mopi                : Yes, I have. My opinion is that book is too thick.

Mr. Agus          : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?

Students            : Yes. We got it, sir.

Mr. Agus           : Great. You’re really smart.

Students             : Thank you.

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