BASIC COMPETENCE 3.

14
Asking for and giving opinion
 Learning Objectives

After learning the topic, students are expected to be able to :

1. Identify the expressions of opinion

2. Ask for other’s opinions properly
3. Give opinion properly
4. Write a text or a dialogue on asking for and giving
opinions
 What’s on this chapter?

Agreeing and
Asking and giving
disagreeing with an
opinions
opinion
Find out the expressions on asking for and
giving opinion from the dialogue below!

Dialog 1

A : What do you think about this bread?

B : I think this bread is stale.
A : Oh? Why do you say that?
B : It feels very hard. Don’t you agree.
A : No, not really. I disagree.
Find out the expressions on asking for
and giving opinion from the dialogue
below!
Dialog 2

A : You know, I think the boss is in a terrible

mood today.
B : I agree. He is
A : We probably shouldn’t bother him.
B : You are right. I was thinking the same
thing.
 Find out the expressions on asking for and
giving opinion from the dialogue below!

Dialog 3
A : What’s your opinion about The New English Book?
B : My opinion is such an expensive book.
A : Very good. How about you Lisa?
B : Well, I think it’s Ok. I Like That. it’s not too thick and no
expensive.
A : Good. Anybody has another opinion?
B : Yes, I have. My opinion is that book is too thick.
A : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?
B : Yes. We got it, sir.
A : Great. You’re really smart.
B : Thank you.
 Find out the expressions on asking for
and giving opinion from the dialogue
below!
Dialog 4
A : Hi Alika, Have you heard about the new cinema in Cimahi.
B : Nur : Yes I have.
A : And what do you think about it?
B : I think it is good to have a cinema in our city. So we don't
have to go to bandung in just watching a movie.
B : I am sorry but I am not sure about your opinion.
A : Why? Then what do you think about it?
B : You know it is the very first cinema build in Cimahi right?
So I think it will be really crowded because everyone in
town will go there to watch a movie.
A : Yes, I think you right about it.
 Learn more carefully the dialogs

1. A : What do you think of English Debate in

Vocational School?
B : I think it’s good for the students to improve
their English.
2. A : What is your opinion about Republic BBM
show on TV?
B : In my opinion it’s good enough program to
criticize the government in implementing the
program.
 Detailed Understanding

Expressions used to ask for opinions.

. - What do you think of …. (noun phrase)?
- What do you think about … ?
- What is your opinion about … ?
- What do you feel about …. ?
- What are you feeling about …. ?
- How do you feel about …. ?
- Would you give me your opinion on …. ?
- What are your views on …. ?
- What is your comment on … ?
 Detailed Understanding
 To show or give opinions
- I think that …..
- I think it is ….
- I guess that …..
- I feel that ….
- I believe that ….
- In my opinion I would rather …
- In my view I would rather ….
- What I have in my mind is …
- The way I see it is that ….
- I don’t think I care for it. ( - )
- I don’t think much of that. ( - )
 Detailed Understanding
Agreeing with an opinion Disagreeing with an opinion

I agree I don’t agree / I disagree

I think so I don’t think so

Indeed, they’re great No, I think they’re not quite good

I completely agree with you I completely disagree with you

I’m of the same opinion as you I don’t think we have the same
opinion
 Detailed Understanding
Agreeing with an opinion
I suppose so
You are right
That’s just what I was thinking
That’s true/right
I extremely agree with you
I don’t have any objection
That’s a good idea
I am on your side
Disagreeing with an opinion
No way/ Nonsense
I’m afraid, I have my own opinion
I don’t think it is a good idea
That’s not true
I have different opinion
 Follow up Action
Write down a statement or a short dialogue on asking for
and giving opinions from each following issue. (in pair).
Then express them to the class orally.

1. Students need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking.

2. Parents should understand their children’s hobbies.
3. Vocational students should do the job training at least 6 months.
4. Students shouldn’t wear uniform to go to schools.
5. Women shouldn’t work abroad.
6. Teachers should always give homework to the students.