Asking for and Giving Opinions (Ungkapan Meminta dan Memberi Pendapat)

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What is Opinion?
Opinion dalam bahasa indonesia berarti opini yang maknanya  pendapat atau pandangan maupun anggapan seseorang terhadap suatu peristiwa atau permasalahan tertentu. Namun pandangan atau opini seseorang bisa jadi berbeda-beda. Hal ini tergantung dari sudut pandang yang digunakan oleh masing-masing orang.

Ciri - Ciri Opinion

• Kurang dapat untuk dibuktikan kebenarannya
• Bersifat Objektif
• Berdasarkan perasaan, perkiraan, atau kemungkinan

Contoh Kalimat Expressing Opinion

• In my opinion.....
• I think.....
• What I mean is.....
• Personally I think.....
• In my experience.....
• According to me.....
• I strongly believe that.....
• As far as I am concerned.....
• From my point of view.....
• As I understand.....
• As I see it.....
• I reckon.....
• I am compelled to say.....
• By this I mean.....
• To my mind.....
• Would like to point out that.....
• In my humble opinion.....

Agreeing with an Opinion (Setuju dengan sebuah opini)

• Of course.
• This is absolutely right.
• I agree with this opinion.
• I couldn't agree more.
• I agree with what you are saying.
• I agree, I never thought of that.
• Neither do I.
• That's a good point.
• I think so too.

Disagreeing with an opinion (Tidak setuju dengan sebuah opini)

• 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 disagree with you.
• I think you are wrong.
• That's not the same thing at all.
• It is not justified to say so.
• I am not convinced that.....
• I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.

Contoh Bagaimana untuk setuju dan tidak setuju pada sebuah opini dalam bahasa inggris

Statement	Agree	Disagree
Children below 17 should be given right to drive a motorcycle	I agree with your opinion	I don't agree with you, it is forbidden to let children under 17 to drive a motorcycle
Parents must giving smartphone to their children	I couldn't agree more with you.	I think it would be harmful to let children use smartphone. Because there are so much bad influence on the internet.
The novel version of Twilight is better than its film	Yes, I agree. The novel version had a many details of story hidden from the film.	That's not the same thing at all.
Instant noodle is good for your health.	I agree with what you are saying.	I am afraid that i have to disagree with you, because instant noodle have many chemical things inside it.
Smoking should be banned in public places.	I totally agree that smoking should be banned in public places.	I am sorry but I tend to disagree with you on this.

 

 

Exercise

1.         Budi        : Next week We will have a long holiday. So, on your holiday what are you going to do Suci?
Suci         :…

A. Thank you
B. I’m sorry, I can’t tell you
C. This is not your business
D. I’m thinking of going to Padang

2.         Agung     : What do you think about the inspiring film of Kartini?
Zaki         : I think…

A. Thank you, Kartini
B. You forget Kartini’s day
C. I can’t hear you call Kartini
D. I love Kartini’s film its so inspiring me

3.         Anisa       : I think our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.
Kesya      : But I don’t think so,… Our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least in lock down time.

A. In my opinion
B. She forgets it
C. You know it
D. I am thinking of the virus

4.         Deri         : May I know what do you think of my short story?
Julia        : It’s a good story, but I suggest changing the title with an interesting title.
Deri         : Nice opinion. Thanks, Julia.
Julia        : Anytime, Deri!

 

From the dialogue above between Julia and Deri, Julia is…
A. Giving order
B. Asking for an opinion
C. Asking for attention
D. Giving an opinion

5.         Bintang   : After school Herman feels very tired and he gets dizzy.
Sonia                   : I think …. And if it’s not necessary he doesn’t leave the bed.

A. You must go to school
B. You have to take him to the hospital
C. He should lie down and have bed rest time
D. She would take rest

6.         Damar     : … our English class is so fun and very interesting.
Tania       : Yes, you are right I think so too. The English teacher conveys the lesson interestingly making the classroom atmosphere becomes pleasant.

A. The teacher disagree
B. Tania agree
C. I don’t like it
D. I think

7.         James      : This day is Mother’s day and I want to give her my painting. When you look my painting what do you think about it?
Ron         : It’s so beautiful and amazing, and I think you must develop your painting talent to a professional level.
James      : That’s opinion sounds great. Thanks full for your opinion, Ron.
Ron         : It’s my pleasure.

        From the conversation about painting, Ron is…
A. Asking a time
B. Giving an opinion
C. Asking for a gift
D. Asking for his help

8.         Dahlia     : Jennifer, would you like to give me an opinion about my poetry?
Jennifer  : Of course! I think you should use attractive themes and titles. It would be great poetry.
Dahlia     : Thank you very much, Jennifer.
Jennifer  : It’s okay

The dialogue above tells us that Dahlia is…
A. Asking for sing a song
B. Waiting for help
C. Sharing an opinion
D. Asking for an opinion

9.         Jake: Rose, what do you think of my chocolate cake?
Rose: It’s so delicious! I really love this cake!
Jake: I’m so pleased

        In the dialogue, Jake is…
A. Giving advice
B. Asking for an opinion
C. Requesting for gift
D. Giving baker cake

10.      …. children should be taught from an early age to be independent and responsible.

        A. In my opinion
        B. You can’t believe
        C. He totally understands
        D. Do you think that