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Opinion

The document outlines phrases for asking and giving opinions, agreeing, and disagreeing with opinions. It provides example phrases for starting or contributing to discussions where opinions are being shared, such as asking "What do you think of..." when seeking an opinion or responding "I agree" to convey agreement. The document also includes phrases for disagreeing like "I don't think so" or qualifying agreement like "I see your point, but...". It then provides examples of using the phrases in short conversations.

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Opinion

The document outlines phrases for asking and giving opinions, agreeing, and disagreeing with opinions. It provides example phrases for starting or contributing to discussions where opinions are being shared, such as asking "What do you think of..." when seeking an opinion or responding "I agree" to convey agreement. The document also includes phrases for disagreeing like "I don't think so" or qualifying agreement like "I see your point, but...". It then provides examples of using the phrases in short conversations.

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Asking for Opinion Giving Opinion

 What do you think of…?  In my opinion ...


 What's your opinion of…?  As far as I'm concerned...
 Are for or against….?  From my point of view,…
 How do you feel about…?  As I see it.......................
 Do you really think that…?  I think / guess...................
 What's your position on…?  In my view.......................
 Don’t you think that…?  It seems to me that.........
 I believe .........................
 According to me …………
 As for me …………………
 To my mind………………
 I would say that………….

Agreeing with an opinion Disagreeing


 I agree with this idea.  I don’t think so.
 I think so  I'm afraid I can't agree with this idea.
 That’s true/ right  I'm afraid I entirely disagree with you.
 I can't agree more.  I can’t share this view
 I agree.  On the opposite/ contrary, I think....
 This idea is absolutely right.  I’m sorry but I disagree.
 I’m certainly with you on that  I see your point, but.......................
 I’m against it.

I. Match the following statements with the function they express.

1. I see what you mean but you arguments are not convincing. a. asking for opinion.
2. As far as I am concerned, technology has made people’s lives b. expressing agreement.
easier. c. giving opinion.
3. How do you feel about the use of technology in schools? d. expressing disagreement.
4. I am with you on that, technology is an advantage for humans.

1. ……….. 2. …....….. 3. ……… 4. …………


II. Complete the following exchanges

1. Ahmed: …………………….…………………………………………………………..
( says that facebook is a waste of time)
Hanan: ………………………………………….……………………………………….
………………………………….( disagrees and gives an opposite opinion).

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2. Meriem: …………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………( says that studies have become easier with
the use of technology )
Reda: ……………………………………………………. ( agrees )

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3. Veterinarian: Experiments on animals are useful.


You:
………………………………………………………………………………………….
. ………………………………………………………( disagree and say why )

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4. Rim: living in the city is very pleasant.


You: ……………………………………………………………..................................
………………………………………………………..( disagree and say why)

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5. Jim: …………………………………………………………………..............
……………………………( say that women are more patient with children)
You: …………………………………………(express complete agreement)

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