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    GIVING AND ASKING

    OPINION

    SORAYA
    XII IPA 5 (31)
    SMAN 22 SURABAYA
    2014 / 2015
    PREFACE

    Thank to Almighty God who has given His bless to the writer for finishing the English paper
    assignment entitled "Giving and Asking Opinion".

    The writer also wish to express his deep and sincere gratitude for those who have guided in
    completing this paper.

    This English paper contains some example of Giving and Asking Opinion
    Hopefully, this paper can help the readers to expand their knowledge about English reading.

    Surabaya, December 24th, 2014

    The writer
    EXPRESSIONS OF ASKING AND GIVING OPINION
    Opinion is including 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 and 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.

    1. Asking opinion :
    Formal situation:
    - 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 situation :
    - What do you think of.?
    - What do you think about?
    - What is your opinion?
    - Why do they behave like that?
    - Do you think its going?
    - How do you like?
    - How was the trip?
    - How do you think of Rinas idea ?
    - How do you feel about this dicition?

    2. Giving opinion
    Formal situation:
    - 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 situation :
    - I think I like it.
    - I dont think I care for it.
    - I think its good/nice/terrific..
    - I think that awful/not nice/terrible
    - I dont think much of it.
    - I think that..
    - In my opinion, I would rather.
    - In my case ..
    - What Im 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 .
    - If you aks me, I feel .
    - Absolutely

    AGREIING AND DISAGREEING FOR AN OPINION

    Agreeing Disagreeing
    Yes, I agree with John. I'm sorry, but I can't agree with John.
    Yes, I think that's a good I think you may have missed the point
    point. there ...
    I'll go along with that. Sorry, I can't go along with that.

    Dialog Examples:
    Mr. Zoe : What do you think of my new house?
    Shane : It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
    Mr. Zoe : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hiratas novels.
    Shane : How do you feel about Andrea Hiratas novels ?
    Mr. Zoe : I feel they are great novels.
    Shane : Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
    Mr. Zoe : I dont think so. Look outside at the sky! Its so clear. No clouds there.
    Shane : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going
    to rain. OK Mr. Zoe see you.
    EXERCISES
    1. X : Well have a long holiday next month.
    What are you going to do?
    Y : ....
    X : I hope you have a nice trip.
    a. I am thinking of going to Bali
    b. Sorry, I cant tell you
    c. Its not your business
    d. I have nothing to do
    e. I dont know what to do

    2. A : What do you think about the film ?


    B : I think .......................
    a. I like it
    b. Thank you
    c. I cant hear you
    d. You forget it
    e. Lets go

    3. ........................ he is polite.
    a. I dont think
    b. I dont
    c. What do you
    d. What your opinion
    e. I dont understand

    4. Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.


    Ericsa : I dont think so ............. Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
    a. I know it
    b. I am thinking of
    c. He forget it
    d. In my opinion
    e. See you

    5. Bowo : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.


    Sri : I think . Dont leave the bed if it is not necessary.
    a. You must sing
    b. You should lie down and have some rest
    c. You can see the doctor tonight
    d. I will take you to the hospital
    e. I must take some rest, too
    REFERENCES

    1. http://bahasainggris-kelasxi-
    sem1.blogspot.com/2012/11/english-zone.html

    2. http://yuliaps97.blogspot.com/2014/05/expression-of-asking-
    and-giving-opinion_5042.html

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