Makalah Expressing Opinion

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

A. Background

When chatting with a friend of ours, a lot of things are often discussed. Among other things

Mananyakan an opinion about a news that are hot topics or just ask an opinion about belongs to

someone else or ask something else. Maybe ask the Indonesian we've had no trouble again, but

unlike the case if asked in English. In English ways as it was named by asking and giving opinion.

Opinion point is the opinion words and arguments. Opinion is the opinion while the argument
is the reason. Dialogue is the opinion that mutual dialogue to opine on one thing. so each has its
own opni. Usually use the word in my opinion, in my view, I thnk and so forth. while the dialogue
is a dialogue of mutual argument stating the arguments or reasons reasons. usually use the word
kta first, second, and so on for mngurutkan argumaenya. In English conversation we often
prosecuted for expressing their opinions. This is because we may not always agree or disagree
with the opinion of a.
 To form the opinion expression we often use the verb, is the real meaning of the verb meaning
is almost the same seteju, sendapat, trust and others. And to deny opionion or think we just
change the sentence into a sentence negativ. Here are some job certificates are often used to
express the opinion / opinions.

B. Formulation Of Problem

1. What is the Definition of expressing Opinion

2. How Sample expressing Opinion

3. How Sample Dialogue Ekspresing Opinion

CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

A. Understanding Expressing Opinion

Understanding Opinion (opinion) According to Wikipedia is an opinion, ideas or thoughts to

explain the trends or specific preferences to the perspective and ideology but are not objective
because it has not received assurance or testing. Although it is not a fact but an opinion if one
day it can be proven that the opinion would turn into a fact.

Opinion point is the opinion words and arguments. Opinion is the opinion while the argument
is the reason. Dialogue is the opinion that mutual dialogue to opine on one thing. so each has its
own opni. Usually use the word in my opinion, in my view, I thnk and so forth. while the dialogue
is a dialogue of mutual argument stating the arguments or reasons reasons. usually use the word
kta first, second, and so on for mngurutkan argumenya.

B. Sample expressing Opinion

ASKING & GIVING OPINION

 • Opinion include words containing an opinion, argument and reason.

 • Opinion dialogue is a dialogue or a conversation conducted by two people or more that

contains expressions of opinion or arguments are owned by their msing each. and usually in the form
of expression of opinions or arguments using the following words: "in my opinion, in my view, I think

etc."

 • Argument dialogue is a dialogue or conversation between two people or more in which there

are expressions of an argument or reason. in this conversation usually use the expression the following

expression: "as first, second etc for arranging the arguments."

Asking Opinion

Ten Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing

1. What do you think of…?

2. What do you think about…?

3. How d’you feel (about…)?

4. What d’you reckon (about…)?

5. What’s your opinion of…?

6. (What do think about) that?

7. What are your views on…?

8. Where do you stand (on…)?

9. What would you say to… / if we…?

10. Are you aware of…..?

How To Use These Phrases In Your English

1. Phrases 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 followed by a noun or gerund (-ing form).

2. Phrases 1 and 2 are common phrases that bias adigunakan to meninta opinion (for

asking for an opinion.) We could use it in the form of informal mauapun Formal, should not -

okay. only in informal speech 'do you' to 'd'you?'.

3. Phrases 3 and 4 is a more informal. we can use it with the word "About" and Noun

Phrase or gerund. example. 'How d'you feel about having a class outside in the garden?'
 4. we use the phrase 6 (with that) after another sentence (e.g. They're going to build a

new supermarket here. What do you think of that?).

5. Phrases 7 and 8 is more formal. we use also in formal situations such as business

meetings, Rapar school teachers etc.

6. Phrase 9 is a phrase used to ask someone's opinion, ideas or proposals. how to write

add the "To" in the gerund and tau Noun "If we" in the sentence in the form of past tense.

7. Phrase 10 is a phrase used to ask the opinion of the indirect ways. we asked if

someone knows about the situation or the circumstances. then they are expected to

respond with an opinion / opinions. (In other words provoke a person to profess

mengeluarkaan idea or opinion on a matter that he knows)

Giving Opinion

Ten Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing

1. In my opinion, this one would be better.

2. To my mind this one’s better. .

3. If you ask me, this one’s better.

4. To my way of thinking, this one’s fine.

5. In my view, this one is best.

6. Know what I think? That one’s best.

7. I’d say that one’s better.

8. What I think is that one’s better. .

9. For me, that one’s better. .

10. I tell you what I think, that one’s best.

How To Use These Phrases In Your English

1. 'In my opinion' is a phrase commonly used in the past. My intent is the classic expression
know. so ancient. - But expressions such as ni not just one. used moderately / traditional /
old fashioned.

2. 'To my mind' was a phrase often or commonly used in English conversation. but writing
can also use this.

3. 'If you ask me' is a phrase that is very, very common in conversational English. and in
writing to the beginning and end of sentences.

4. 'To my way of thinking' is often used with an emphasis on 'my' to give strong opinions.

5. 'In my view' This phrase is commonly used in conversation and writing English.

6. Questions of the abbreviated, such as '(Do you) know what I think?' Is a phrase that is
popular and commonly used by many people. and this includes phrases polite or rude.

7. The composition of a sentence or a phrase in the form of conditional. very rarely used in
the subjunctive, but this is also an expression commonly used in giving an opinion in the
English language.

8. 'For me' it is used with an expression or phrase to 2 to 5.

9. phrase into 10 equal to the number 6 expression is an expression directly.

Below are also some examples of phrases that you can use to give our opinions or views to
others and instead we can ask for the opinion of others. note the expression below!

Giving your opinion

I think… / I don’t think …

I believe… / I don’t believe …
In my opinion,
For me,
Personally, I think …
Asking for someone’s opinion

Do you agree?
What do you think?
What do you think about … (this)?
Do you think that’s right?
What’s your view?
Are you OK with that?

C. Sample Dialogue expressing Opinion

The sample Dialogue

Mr.Rasyid : What’s your opinion about The New English Book?

waldan : My opinion is such an expensive book.

Mr. rasyid : Very good. How about you Lisa?

Gibran : Well, I think it’s Ok. I Like That. it’s not too thick and no expensive.

Mr. rasyid : Good. Any body has another opinion?

Tegar : Yes, I have. My opinion is that book is too thick.

Mr. rasyid : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?

Students : Yes. We got it, sir.

Mr. rasyid : Great. You’re really smart.

Students : Thank you.

Example of dialogue expressing opinion / contoh dialog yang mengekspresikan pendapat

Fina and Ayu are shopping at the mall

Fina : what do you think about this T-Shirt ? I want to buy some T-Shirt for the party next week.
Ayu : I think that blue one overthere is nicer for you. You will look beautiful if you wear that one.
Fina : but, I it is too big for my body.
Ayu: O.k lets find the right one for you, we still have so much time.
Fina : oh. I agree with you.
Common Material/ topic about Opinion on debate/ materi materi umum untuk debat dalam
pendapat bahasa inggris.

Smoking should be banned in Public places

Agreeing opionion = I agree with you, because smoking is not ony bad for the smoker but also bad
for the non smoker who breathe the cigarette smoke. So if non smoker sits with smoker, they will
get bad effect for the Cigarrette

Disgreeing opinion = I think that I have another opinion. Smoking is bad, but if the smoker knows the
right place to smoke and it does not bother the others that will be right. As long as the smoker know
the position to light the cigarrette it will be o.k

Children for Junior high school should not allowed to bring the smartphone to school

Aggreing opinion : yes I totally agree with you, as student , they have to pay attentio to their
teacher. If students bring the smartphone to the class, they will not pay attention to their teacher.
And it is very bad. In addition, bringing the smartphone to school only will create the gap between
the rich and the poors getting bigger.

Disagreeing opinion = I disagree with you, because we can have a comunications easily using
Smartphone, if your teacher gives some material on internet, using smartphone they can find it
easily. It very helpful to study using smartphone.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://britishcourse.com/expressions-of-asking-opinions-giving-opinions.php
https://dewisudjia.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/expression-of-opinion/

http://www.umiuma.net/2015/08/contoh-dialog-expressing-opinion.html

http://yvanbaptiste.pagesperso-orange.fr/methodo/opinion.htm