OPINION

OPINION

An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or someone is based an our perspective. Whenever we give of express our opinion, it is important to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.

Opinion can be expressed using mental verbs like believe, think, doubt, assume, feel, etc.

Example :

-          I reckon he might have been bullied in school

-          To be honest, I never thought that bullying was so prevalent in most schools

-          I believe bullying is totally an unacceptable practice in our school

-          I am not convinced that the majority of the people are not aware of this issue

Expression of Opinion :

-          What I mean is…

-          What do you think about ?

-          What do you like ?

-          What would you say about that ?

-          What is your opinion ?

-          Do you have any idea ?

-          How do you feel about ?

-          In my humble opinion…

-          I would like to point out that…

-          To my mind…

-          By this I mean…

-          I am compelled to say…

-          I reckon…

-          As I see it…

-          In my opinion…

-          I think…

-          Personally, I think….

-          In my experience…

-          I strongly believe that…

-          As far as I am concerned…

-          From my point of view…

-          As I understand…

Agreeing with an Opinion :

-          Of course

-          This is absolutely right

-          I agree with this opinion

-          I couldn’t agree more

-          I agree with what you are saying but have you ever…

-          I agree, I never thought of that

-          Neither do I

-          That’s good point

-          I think so too

-          That’s true

-          Yes, I agree

-          You are right

Disagreeing with an Opinion :

-          I am sorry, I don’t agree with you

-          I am not sure. I agree with you

-          I don’t agree with you

-          I am afraid I have to disagree with you

-          I do not believe that

-          By this I mean…

-          I think you are wrong

-          That’s not the same thing at all

-          It is not justified to say so

-          I am not conviced that…

I can’t say I agree with this, and here’s why…

SUGGESTIONS AND OFFERS

SUGGESTIONS AND OFFERS

SUGGESTIONS

- Suggest means to give a suggestion that is to introduce or purpose an idea or a plan for someone’s consideration.

- Social Function : to facilitate interpersonal communication between different people

 
- Formula :

·             1. Ask for Suggestions : Shall + S + V1

·              2. Make a Suggestions : S + Modal + V1 + O

- Expression of suggestion :

-          Let’s…..

-          Why don’t we…..?

-          We could…..

-          What about…..?

-          How about…..?

-          I suggest that…..

-          You might want to change…..

-          I think….

-          I don’t think…..

 
- Example :

-          Let’s go to library

-          Why don’t you do your homework before going out ?

-          We could eat at home today

-          What about eating at the new place ?

-          How about going to Sam’s place first ?

-          I suggest that we call it a day

-          I think you should go and meet her

- Responding to Suggestion

Making Suggestion	Accepting Suggestions	Declining Suggestions
Let’s go to movies	Yes, let’s go	No, thank you. I do not feel like going
Why don’t you do your homework before going out ?	Ok, I will	Sorry, I think I will go out first and then do my homework
How about going to Sam’s place first and then to the supermarket ?	Yes, let’s go. It is a good idea	No, Let’s just go to the supermarket
I think you should go and meet her	Ok, if you say so	Sorry, I can’t. I have previous engagement

- Example of dialogue :

·         Suggestion

A         : “Hello Riska”

B          : “Hello Lasmi, What are you doing ?”

A         : “I will go to restaurant”

B          : “Can I follow you ?”

A         : “Yes, let’s go”

B          : “What about eating at the new place ?”

A         “ “No, let’s just go to the restaurant”

B          : “Shall we buy a fried rice ?”

A         : “Yes, it is a good idea”

B          : “Ok. Let’s go”

OFFER

- Offer means to give something physical or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a gift or a trade

- Social Function : to facilitate interpersonal communication between different people.

- Formula : Modal + S + V1

- Expression of offer :

-          May I…..?

-          Can I…..?

-          Shall I…..?

-          Would you…..?

-          How about I…..?

- Example :

-          May I give you a hand ?

-          Can I help you ?

-          Shall I bring you some tea ?

-          Would you like another piece of cake ?

-          How about I help you with this ?

  

- Responding to Offers

Making Offers	Accepting Offers	Declining Offers
Can I help you ?	Yes, please. I really appreciate it	It’s okay, I can do it myself
Shall I bring you some tea ?	Thank you, it is very kind of you	No, thank you
Would you like another helping of cake ?	Yes, please. That would be lovely	No, thanks. I don’t want another helping
How about I help you with this ?	Yes, please. That would be very kind of you	Don’t worry, I will do it myself
Can I take you home ?	Thank you, I appreciate your help	That’s alright, I will manage on my own

- Modal Verb

Modal Verb	Subject	Object
Would	You	Care for another cup of tea ?
Shall	We	Take you there ?
Could	I	Offer you something ?
Will	You	Have tea with that ?

Example of dialogue :

·         - Example of Dialogue :

      Offering Help

A         : ”Hi guys, Good Morning”

B,C,D  : “Hi, Good Morning too”

C         : “What are you doing in here ?”

B         : “I can’t turn of the AC”

D         : “Why did it happen ?”

B         : “I don’t know where is the remote AC”

A         : “What I can do for you ?”

B         : “Yes, please. That would be very kind of you”

Another Example :

Irene    : “Hai Yuna, What are you doing in here ?”

Yuna   : “Hi Irene, I want to make a cake for my mom”

Irene    : “But, you look so confused…What happened ?”

Yuna   : “I don’t know what ingredients to use”

Irene    : “I suggest that you lok for the ingredients on the internet”

Yuna   : “Yes, you are right”

Irene    : “Would you like any help ?”

Yuna   : “Yes, please. I would really appreciate it”

Irene    : “Tell me what I can do and I will start right away”

Yuna   : “Ok. Thank you”

Irene    : “You’re welcome”