Asking and Giving Opinion PPT Video

Expressions of Asking and Giving Opinion

Expressions of Asking and Giving Opinion

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A.   Definition

Before we know what is asking and giving opinion, we must know what is opinion first. Opinion is phrase or sentence that consists of argument, reason or opinion from someone.

Asking Opinion is a sentence which asking opinion or argument to other people to satisfaction. Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a reason to someone or other people.

                   So, Asking and Giving Opinion is expressions that is used for talking about argument or opinion of two or more people.

B.    Expressions of Asking & Giving Opinion

1.        Expressions of Asking Opinion

There are expressions of asking opinion in two situations:

Ø     Formal

-          Do you have any idea?

-          Do you have any opinion on …

-          Do you think is/are …

-          Have you got any comments on …

-          What is your opinion about….?

-          What are you feeling about….?

Ø       Informal

-         What do you think of…….?

-          What do you think about…?

-          What is your idea/opinion...?

-          How do you like?

-          How do you think of Rina’s idea ?

2.        Expressions of Giving Opinion

There are expressions of giving opinion in two situations:

Ø     Formal

-          I personally believe …..

-          I personally consider ….

-          I personally think /feel ….

-          I hold the opinion ….

-          Well, personally …

-         I assume/guess …

Ø     Informal

-         I think it’s good/nice/great …

-          I think that…

-          I think I like it.

-          In my opinion …

-          In my case …..

-          In my mind …..

-          I believe ...

-          If you ask to me, I feel ….

  

C.   Examples

Ø     Example of formal expression

Dialogue :

Student           : Miss Ratna, what is your opinion about my result   in this semester?

Teacher          : I personally think your result in this semester is     very  good, keep your grades Wulan.

Student              : Thank you so much for your information Miss     Ratna.   I am very glad to hear that.

Ø     Examples of informal expression

Dialogue 1

Jaka   :  What do you think of my new ball?

Reza  :  I think your ball is nice.

Dialogue 2

Cika       : What is your idea about the stars in this night Aisyah?

Aisyah  : Wow.. I think it is very beautiful..

Note  :

v    Formal situation, usually we can use when we speak with parents, teacher, lecturer and so on. Also in the office, hospital, etc.

v    Informal situation, in this we can use when we speak with friends, classmate, etc.

EXERCISE

Complete the dialogue bellow using the expressions above !

Dialogue 1

Dinda              : Hii, how are you today?

Sasha             : I’m fine, thanks Din. How about you?

Dinda              : I’m fine too. Oh yeah, .............. about my new hair?

Sasha             : Hemmm.. Yeah, ............. it looks good on you.

Dinda              : Sure. Thank you.

Dialogue 2

Mother            : Sella, can you help me?

Sella               : Yes mom, what can I do for you ?

Mother            : These, I confuse to choose one of dress here.

                         .................. if I wear this dress?

Sella               : ................... that dress it so beutiful for you.

Mother            : Really?

Sella               : Yeah, mom.

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