Asking and Giving Opinion
(Speaking Skill)
This is an expressions that you can use to Asking and Giving Opinion.
- 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/about…?
What is your
opinion?
Why do they
behave like that?
Do you think
that…?
How do you
like?
How do you
think?
- 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 (that).…
I
believe (that)
In
my opinion…
It
seems to me (that)…..
As
far as I’m concerned…
In
my opinion,…
I
think that …
An example of dialogue consist of expression of Asking and Giving Opinion.
Mr. Subroto: "Next
month is long vacation, isn't it? Where do you think we should spend our
holiday, Doni?"
Doni: "I
think Bali is a nice place to visit. There are a lot of beautiful scenery over
there."
Siska: "I
do agree with Doni. But, we had been there last year."
Mr. Subroto: "So,
what is your opinion, Siska?"
Siska: "I
think Jogjakarta is good to visit. There are a lot of historical places there.
We can travel and study also."
Mom: "Absolutely!
Jogja is nice place. We've never been there, right?"
Mr. Subroto: "Mm,
What do you think, Doni? Your mom and your sister are eager for visiting
Jogjakarta."
Doni: "That's
OK, Dad. I come with you."
Mr. Subroto: "Good.
Next month we are going to travel to Jogjakarta."
Give the students some picture, and try to get their Opinion about the pictures.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Exercise
1: Choose the right answer by crossing
a, b, c, or d!
1.
Alex: What’s
your opinion about our new friend, Paul?
Paul: … she is okay.
a.
She says
b.
To my mind
c.
I see
d.
Don’t say
2.
Ami: ... our new
teacher, Ima?
Ima: In my opinion, he is nice and wise.
Ima: In my opinion, he is nice and wise.
a.
What do you
think about
b.
Do you think
c.
Think about
d.
To my mind
Lies: I believe Indonesia will be the champion.
a.
Do you know
Indonesian Open?
b.
What can you say
about Indonesian Open?
c.
Do you watch
Indonesian Open?
d.
Have you heard
about Indonesian Open?
4. Rita: What
do you feel about this hat, Sinta
Sinta: I think it’s pretty good
for you. It matches with the colour of your clothes.
The underline sentence
express?
a. Asking
for opinion
b. Giving
opinion
c. Request
d. An
offer
5. Romy: ….
Indonesia, Mike?
Mike: It’s a beautiful country with friendly people. And I love Indonesia.
Mike: It’s a beautiful country with friendly people. And I love Indonesia.
a.
How do you know
b.
Do you like
c.
What’s your
opinion about
d.
Could I leave
Exercise 2: Match the following Asking
& giving opinion.
.............. 1. How was the movie?
.............. 2. How do you like living
in London?
.............. 3. How do you feel about
the weather this morning?
.............. 4. Can we be in time for
the meeting?
..............
5. Do you think he will come?
A. It’s too cold!
B. I’m afraid not, because we trapped in
traffic jam.
C. It’s a nice city and the air is so
fresh.
D. No, I don’t think he will. He always
comes late.
E. Really boring.
Work in pairs, make a short and simple dialogue consist asking and giving opinion. Give your students some topics, such as:
- Tv programs
- Your English Teacher
- Boy and Girl band in Indonesia
- Food in your canteen
- Public transportation in Indonesia
- Illegal Logging
- Global Warming
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