ASKING AND GIVING OPINION IN ENGLISH
Here we will learn about ASKING AND GIVING OPINION IN ENGLISH
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Look at the dialogue below and then comprehend the bold sentences in the dialogue!
Milla : Hey.. Sis, what do you think about this cultural festival?
Sisca : I very excited to join in this festival. I think this is the best I ever see.
Milla : I think so. They open this festival with a music performance, drama, and much more.
Sisca : Yap. You know? In the last day, they will invite a famous band to perform.
That's all the example of asking and giving opinion in a dialog. I hope that this article can help you to understand about asking and giving an opinion.
The bold sentences above are the examples of asking and giving opinion expression. So, let's study about it.
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.
1. Expressions of Asking Opinion in two situations:
There are expressions of asking opinion
a. 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...?
b. 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:
a. Formal
I personally believe....
I personally consider....
I personally think /feel....
I hold the opinion
Well, personally....
I assume/guess....
b. 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....
Examples
Example of formal expression: Dialogue
Student : Miss Ratna, what is your opinion about my result in this sermester?
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. am very glad to hear that.
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.. think it is very beautiful.
Note:
1. Formal situation, usually we can use when we speak with parents, teacher, lecturer and so on. Also in the office, hospital, etc.
2. Informal situation, in this we can use when we speak with friends, classmate, etc.
Remembering
Remember the expression of giving opinion in the previous explanation. Now, you must make at least 2 opinions about the following cases. Make it by using expression of giving opinion sentences!
1. The case of full day school
Opinion 1
Opinion 2
2. The case of nuclear plant planning in Indonesia
Opinion 1
Opinion 2
3. The case of deforestation to grow the oil palms
Opinion 1
Opinion 2
Understanding
Now, you have remembered the expressions of asking and giving opinion. So, to prove your understandi about asking and giving opinion by doing the dialogue below with your classmate!
Helmi : Retno, what do you think is the best action to reduce global warming?
Retno : I think everyone should start changing their way of life.
Helmi : What do you mean?
Retno : Well, we have to start to do what we can, to help reduce global warming.
Helmi : What do you suggest that we should do?
Retno : Well, there are lots of things that we can do. We should start saving electricity, start recycling things, start using public transport means, buying and consuming as much as we need only, etc. Basically, just save anything that we can.
Helmi : Wow! You know a lot of things about reducing global warming. Where did you learn all of that from?
Retno : Well, read newspapers, magazines, and also search for information in The internet. Actually, I want to inform what I've leamed to everyone so that everybody can start helping to save our mother nature.
Helmi : You're so awesome. How about if you write it in our school magazine next month?
Retno : That's a great idea. I'll do that.
Now, state T for true statements and F for false statements based on the text above !
1. The topic above is about global warming.
(True / False)
2. People must change the way to reduce global warming.
(True / False)
3. Plastic is the best aspect in increasing global warming.
(True / False)
4. Retno reads many books about global warming
(True / False)
5. Helmi doesn't know anything about global warming.
(True / False)
Applying
Now, it's time for you to apply your understanding about asking and giving opinion by making a dialogue based on the pictures below!
Analyzing
We will learn about the expression of asking and giving opinion in the form of text. Let's take a look at the following text!
The Importance of Breakfast
Why is breakfast important? "Breakfast like a King. Lunch like a Prince and Dine like a Pauper It's a well known phrase, but do you follow it? Breakfast provides many benefits to our health and wellbeing.
Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast- that's where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast you are effectively running on empty, like trying to start the car with no petrol!
Breakfast support cognitive function. Breakfast also restores glucose levels, an essential carbohydrate that is needed for the brain to function.
Breakfast provides energy, studies have shown how eating breakfast can improve memory and concentration levels and it can also make us happier as it can improve mood and lower stress levels.
Breakfast provides energy needs. People's energy needs vary depending on activity levels and life stage but typically men require more energy than women. Growing children require a lot of energy, as an example boys aged 7-10 years should consume approximately 1970, kcals per day, and girls aged 7-10 years should consume approximately 1740 kcals.
Now, determine the topic and opinions stated in the text above!
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