OPINION AND THOUGHT

OPINION & THOUGHT

Hello everyone welcome back to my blog, in this blog I will explain Opinion & Thought.

OPINION

Opinion is including the words of opinion and argument/ reasons.

Asking Opinion  or Giving 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

• 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

• 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.....

Example for agree and disagree about opinion :

This is an example of dialogue :

Dinda : Cinta, what do you think is the best action to reduce global warming?

Cinta : I think everyone should start changing their life styles.

Dinda : What do you mean?

Cinta : Well, we have to start to do what we can, to help reduce global warming.

Dinda : What do you suggest that we should do?

Cinta : Well, there are lots of things that we can do. We should start saving electricity, recycling things, using public transportation, buying and consuming as much as we need only. Basically, just save anything that we can.

Dinda : That's a great idea. I will do that.

THOUGHT

The use of Thought in

Example of Thought in Simple Paste Tense :

1. I Thought I would never meet you again.
2. I thought He sent a letter last morning.
3. My mother tought I cooked fried rice for dinner.
4. I thought They were at the school library yesterdat aftenoon.
5. He thought I was arrived last nigtat home.
6. I can’t believe my boyfriend did something I thought he wouldn’t.
7. We never thought his would happen.

Example of Thought in Perfect Tense :

1. I thought you have bought a new car.
2. My mother thought my sister has started a new job this week.
3. She has thought about getting much money when she only worked as a waiter.
4. My friend hasn’t tought I can do it.
5. I thought Doni has gone to the bookstore.
6. I thought my student’s have improved their English.

Example of Thought as a Noun :

1. I can’t get rid of the thought of afraid him.
2. After this incident he could not stop Thought about it.
3. When the night comes, it’s getting harder to avoid this sleepy thought.
4. Everyone has their own thought for their future.
5. Although we are different but we have the same thought.

This is an example of dialogue :

Cinta : Look at me! Does this long red dress suit on me?

Dinda : I don't think so. I think the white long dress is better than the red one.

Cinta : How about the short black one, then?

Dinda : Yes, that suits you. You look gorgeous with that one.

Cinta : Ok, I'll pick that dress.

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