KD 3.1 Asking and Giving Opinion kls 8

MATERI KELAS 8 KD.3.1 DAN 4.1 

(ASKING AND GIVING OPINION)

ASKING AND GIVING OPINION

Before we know what is asking and giving opinion, we must know what is opinion first. Opinion is phrase or sentence that consists of argument, reason or opinion from someone.

Asking Opinion is a sentence which asking opinion or argument to other people to satisfaction. Giving Opinion is a sentence that gives a reason to someone or other people. So, Asking and Giving Opinion is expressions that is used for talking about argument or opinion of two or more people.

Expressions of Asking Opinion

There are expressions of asking opinion in two situations:

Formal

-          Do you have any idea?

-          Do you have any opinion on …

-          Do you think is/are …

-          Have you got any comments on …

-          What is your opinion about….?

-          What are you feeling about….?

Informal

-         What do you think of…….?

-          What do you think about…?

-          What is your idea/opinion...?

-          How do you like?

-          How do you think of Feby’s idea ?

Expressions of Giving Opinion

There are expressions of giving opinion in two situations:

Formal

-          I personally believe …..

-          I personally consider ….

-          I personally think /feel ….

-          I hold the opinion ….

-          Well, personally …

-         I assume/guess …

Informal

-         I think it’s good/nice/great …

-          I think that…

-          I think I like it.

-          In my opinion …

-          In my case …..

-          In my mind …..

-          I believe ...

-          If you ask to me, I feel ….

 

Examples

Example of formal expression

Student : Miss Lidya, what is your opinion about my result   in this semester?

Teacher : I personally think your result in this semester is very  good, keep your grades Ananda.

Student : Thank you so much for your information Miss Lidya.   I am very glad to hear that.

Examples of informal expression

Dialogue 1

Tegar   :  What do you think of my new ball?

Reza    :  I think your ball is nice.

Dialogue 2

Lala : What is your idea about the stars in this night Aisyah?

Nia  : Wow.. I think it is very beautiful..

Note  :

-         -  Formal situation, usually we can use when we speak with parents, teacher, lecturer and so on. Also in the office, hospital, etc

-        -  Informal situation, in this we can use when we speak with friends, classmate, etc.
 

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EXERCISE FOR 8F AND 8G:

Complete the dialogue using the following expressions !

a.    I agree with you
b.    No, definitely not
c.    I don’t think so
d.   I think so
e.    That’s a good idea

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