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Handout Opinion and Thought

This document provides examples of expressions used when asking for and giving opinions in both formal and informal contexts. It includes phrases for asking someone's thoughts, such as "What do you think of..." and for expressing one's own opinion, such as "I personally believe..." or "In my opinion...". Agreeing and disagreeing is also addressed with examples like "That's right!" and "I don't agree!". The document concludes by suggesting questions to ask friends for their opinions on topics like art school, part-time jobs, and exams. Links are provided for additional videos on the topic of opinions and thoughts.

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Handout Opinion and Thought

This document provides examples of expressions used when asking for and giving opinions in both formal and informal contexts. It includes phrases for asking someone's thoughts, such as "What do you think of..." and for expressing one's own opinion, such as "I personally believe..." or "In my opinion...". Agreeing and disagreeing is also addressed with examples like "That's right!" and "I don't agree!". The document concludes by suggesting questions to ask friends for their opinions on topics like art school, part-time jobs, and exams. Links are provided for additional videos on the topic of opinions and thoughts.

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Handout Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI : Opinions & Thoughts

OPINIONS & THOUGHTS


Function : To ask or express opinion and give reasons on a matter of issue.

These are some the example of expressions in asking opinion/thoughts :


Formal Less Formal
-Have you got any comments on ...... - What do you think of .............?
-Do you have any idea? - What do you think about ............?
-Do you have any opinion on ........ - What is your opinion?
-Would you give me your opinion on ....? -Do you think it is going?
-What is your reaction to ...... -How do you like?
-What is your opinion about .........? -How was the trip?
-What are you feeling about .........? -How do you think of Rina’s idea?
-What are your view on .........? -How do you feel about this?
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These are the example of expressing in giving opinion/thoughts:


Formal Less Formal
-I personally believe ...... -I think I like it
-I personally consider ...... -I don’t think I care for it
-I personally think/feel ..... -I think it’s good/nice/terrific
-I hold the opinion ......... -I think that awful/ not nice/terrible .......
-My own view of the matter is ...... -I don’t think much of it.
-Well, personally ........ -I think that .......
-If I had my view, I would ............ -In my opinion, I would rather ..........
-In my case .........
-What I’m more concerned with .......
-To my mind .......
-From my point of view .....
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Agreeing and Disagreeing


Function : to express an agreement or disagreement towards a matter of issue.
Agree Disagree Partly Agreeing
That’s right! I don’t agree! I agree up to a point, but ...
Absolutely! I totally disagree! I see your point, but ...
Exactly! Absolutely not! That’s partly true, but ...
Me too! That’s not right! I’m not so sure about that ...
Yes, I agree! I’m not sure about that.
You’re right. That’s a good
point.
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Video 1
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Handout Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI : Opinions & Thoughts

(Source : Bahasa Inggris K13 Rev. 2017 Kemendikbud)


Handout Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI : Opinions & Thoughts

C. Here are some questions to ask for opinion. Ask the questions orally to your
friends. Write the response on the place provided.

1. Question : What do you think of studying in art school?


Answer :
2. Question : What’s your opinion of taking a part-time job?
Answer :
3. Question : How do you feel about the final examination for senior high school?
Answer :
4. Question : Should cell phones be allowed in schools?
Answer :
5. Question : Should students learn foreign language?
Answer :
(Source : LKS Bahasa Inggris MEDIATAMA)
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D.

(Source : Bahasa Inggris K13 Rev. 2017 Kemendikbud)

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