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EXPRESSIONS OF ASKING AND
GIVING OPINION
A. Definition
Before
we know what is asking and giving opinion, we must know what is opinion first.
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
expressions that is used for talking about argument or opinion of two or more
people.
B. Expressions of Asking &
Giving Opinion
1. Expressions of Asking
Opinion
There are expressions of
asking opinion in two situations:
Ø Formal
- Do you
have any idea?
- Do
you have any opinion on …
- Do you think is/are …
- Have
you got any comments on …
- What
is your opinion about….?
- What
are you feeling about….?
Ø Informal
- What
do you think of…….?
- What
do you think about…?
- What
is your idea/opinion...?
- How
do you like?
- How
do you think of Rina’s idea ?
2. Expressions of Giving
Opinion
There are expressions of
giving opinion in two situations:
Ø Formal
- I
personally believe …..
- I
personally consider ….
- I
personally think /feel ….
- I
hold the opinion ….
- Well,
personally …
- I assume/guess …
Ø Informal
- I
think it’s good/nice/great …
- I
think that…
- I
think I like it.
- In
my opinion …
- In
my case …..
- In
my mind …..
- I
believe ...
- If
you ask to me,
I feel ….
C. Examples
Ø Example of formal
expression
Dialogue :
Student : Miss
Ratna, what is your opinion about my result in
this semester?
Teacher : I
personally think your result in this semester is very
good, keep your grades Wulan.
Student :
Thank you so much for your information Miss Ratna. I am
very glad to hear that.
Ø Examples of informal
expression
Dialogue 1
Jaka
: What do you think of my new ball?
Reza
: I think your ball is nice.
Dialogue 2
Cika : What
is your idea about the stars in this night Aisyah?
Aisyah :
Wow.. I think it is very beautiful..
Note :
v Formal situation, usually
we can use when we speak with parents, teacher, lecturer and so on. Also in the
office, hospital, etc.
v Informal situation, in this
we can use when we speak with friends, classmate, etc.
EXERCISE
Complete
the dialogue bellow using the expressions above !
Dialogue
1
Dinda :
Hii, how are you today?
Sasha :
I’m fine, thanks Din. How about you?
Dinda :
I’m fine too. Oh yeah, .............. about my new hair?
Sasha :
Hemmm.. Yeah, ............. it looks good on you.
Dinda :
Sure. Thank you.
Dialogue
2
Mother :
Sella, can you help me?
Sella :
Yes mom, what can I do for you ?
Mother :
These, I confuse to choose one of dress here.
..................
if I wear this dress?
Sella :
................... that dress it so beutiful for you.
Mother :
Really?
Sella :
Yeah, mom.
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