HOW TO GIVING AND ASKING OPINION

HOW TO GIVING AND ASKING OPINION

There are many ways to give your opinion when speaking English. The exact English expression you use depends on how strong your opinion is. By strong here we mean how much you trust your own opinion and are willing to depend it.

Pay attention to these sample expressions.

Giving your opinion Examples: -       I think ... -       I feel that ... -       In my opinion ... -       As far as I’m concerned ... -       In my view ... Giving a strong opinion Examples: -       I’m absolutely convinced that ... -       I’m sure that ... -       I strongly believe that ... -       I have no doubt that ...

Asking someone’s opinion Examples: -       What do you think? -       What’s your view about? -       How do you see the situation? -       What’s your opinion? Talking about your beliefs Examples: -       I believe in ... -       I’m convinced that ... -       I’m passionate ... -       I’m committed to ... -       I don’t believe in ... -       I think that ... is ...

Tips:

To avoid misunderstandings or heated arguments, only talk about your political or religious beliefs in conversations with people you know well/ it’s probably also safer to avoid religious or political discussions with colleagues at work.

The British, in particular, tend to view political and religious beliefs as extremely personal, and can sometimes find to much public discussion of these embarrassing or even insulting.

Here are some phrases you can use to “exit” an uncomfortable discussion.

-       I’m not really comfortable talking about ...... if you don’t mind.

-       I’d rather not discuss my (political) beliefs if you don’t mind.

-       I’m not sure this is the right time/ place to discuss such issues.

Expressions	Adjectives	Nouns
I think ... In my opinion ... Based on my view ... From what I see ... I can surely say that ... I am very sure that ... I strongly believe that ... I totally agree that ... I can prove that ...	Sure very Strongly Exciting Shocking Outstanding Religious Spontaneous Embarrassing	Assignment Equipment Camera Plane Could Teather Keris Prison McDonald s

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