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ESL / EFL RESOURCES Agreeing and Disagreeing Worksheet

Activity Type Introduction

Reading, writing, In this agreeing and disagreeing worksheet, students practice 12
listening and speaking phrases that show various levels of agreement or disagreement.
activity
Procedure
Language Focus Give each student a copy of the two-page worksheet.
Agreeing and disagreeing Students start by identifying the level of agreement or disagreement
in 12 phrases by writing strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly
disagree next to each expression.
Aim
To practice 12 phrases Exercise A - Answer key
that show various
levels of agreement or Strongly Agree (SA) Disagree (D)
disagreement. 3. I completely agree. 5. I don't agree (with you).
4. I couldn't agree more. 7. I don't think so.
12. You're absolutely right. 8. I see it differently.
Preparation
Agree (A) Strongly Disagree (SD)
Make one copy of the 1. I agree (with you). 2. I cannot agree with that.
two-page worksheet for 9. I see your point. 6. I don't agree at all.
each student. 11. I think so, too. 10. I strongly disagree.

Students then do a gap-fill exercise where they complete three

Level conversations with the phrases from Exercise A.
Pre-intermediate
Exercise B - Answer key

Time Students can choose the phrases they want as long as the
statements agree or disagree as follows:
30 minutes
Conversation 1: a. agree, b. disagree
Conversation 2: c. agree, d. agree, e. disagree
Conversation 3: f. agree, g. disagree

Next, students say whether they agree or disagree with a set of

statements by writing sentences about their opinions that include
phrases to agree or disagree.

When the students have finished, check their answers.

In the last exercise, students work with a partner to discuss the

opinions in Exercise B and C. The students discuss who they agree
with in the Exercise B conversations and why. The students then
discuss, agree or disagree with the opinions shown in Exercise C.

Afterwards, have a class feedback session to find out the students'

opinions.

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ESL / EFL RESOURCES Agreeing and Disagreeing Worksheet

A. The following phrases show levels of agreement or disagreement. Write the letters
for the level of agreement or disagreement next to each phrase. There are three
expressions for each level.

Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD)

1. ........ I agree (with you). 7. ........ I don't think so.

2. ........ I cannot agree with that. 8. ........ I see it differently.

3. ........ I completely agree. 9. ........ I see your point.

4. ........ I couldn't agree more. 10. ........ I strongly disagree.

5. ........ I don't agree (with you). 11. ........ I think so, too.

6. ........ I don't agree at all. 12. ........ You're absolutely right.

B. Complete the three conversations with the phrases from Exercise A.

Conversation 1

Amanda: I think action films are a waste of money. They have a lot of races and explosions
and things like that, but they don't have interesting stories.

Bob: (a) ................................................ Action films are just action, without good stories.

Chelsea: R
 eally? (b) ................................................ In my opinion,
the action is part of the story.

Conversation 2

David: In my opinion, children don't get enough exercise these days.

Bob: (c) ................................................ Children need to run and play outside more than
they do now.

Chelsea: (d) ................................................ too. A lot of kids need more exercise.

Amanda: ( e) ................................................ People often think that things were better

when they were young. Most children get enough exercise.

Conversation 3

Chelsea: I think school uniforms are a good idea. When children are all dressed the same, no
one can feel better or worse than other kids because of how they're dressed.

David: (g) ................................................ Kids sometimes include or exclude other kids

based on their clothing. If the clothing is all the same, that won't happen.

Amanda: ( f) ................................................ Uniforms are boring. Children need the fun of

choosing what to wear each day.

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C. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Write sentences about
your opinions, include phrases to agree or disagree and explain your answers.

1. The best way to be happy is to try to make other people happy.

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2. Everyone should travel and see the world while they're young.

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3. When two people really love each other, they don't argue.

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4. Homework is important for children because it helps them learn.

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5. Cigarettes should be illegal, and smoking should be banned everywhere.

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6. Both men and women should do the housework.

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7. If a friend asks for your opinion, you should always be honest.

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8. Children shouldn't use computers until they're at least 12 years old.

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9. Schools should have only healthy food. No junk food should be allowed in schools.

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10. Students should have to learn how to cook before they graduate from high school.

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D. Work with a partner to discuss the opinions in Exercise B and C.

1. Read the dialogues in Exercise B together. Discuss who you agree with
in each conversation and why.

2. Take it in turns reading each statement in Exercise C. When your partner

reads a sentence, tell them your opinion about that statement and the
reason for your opinion. When you hear your partner's opinion, politely
agree or disagree.

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