An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or someone is based on our perspective. Whenever we give or express our opinion, it is important to give reasoning or an example to support our opinion.
We can use collocations to express opnions, for example strong argument, strong criticism, strong denial, strong opinion, strong resistance, quite strongly.
General Point of View
These expressions are used to show a general to show a general point of view. A general point of view creates a balance in writing and helps avoid absolute statements.
Subject
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Verb
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Object
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I
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Agree
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With what you are saying
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I
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Don’t agree
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With you
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We
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Believe
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This is not the right way to
handle things
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I
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Reckon
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This could be right considering
the reasons you have provided
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I
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Doubt
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That this is possible
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We
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Assume
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You are blased this issue
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I
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Think
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You are mistaken
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I
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Don’t think
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So
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You can agree or disagree as long as you have a reason for your opinion.
Agreeing with an opinion
These are some of the expression used to express agreement with an opinion.
Example :
- I agree with this opinion
- I think so too
- Of course
- That's a good point
Disagreeing with an opinion
These are the expression used to express disagreement with an opinion.
Example :
- I don't agree with you
- I don't think so
- I think that a bad idea
- I think you are wrong
Example Dialog 1 :
Ismi : What do you think about the corona virus
outbreak?
Nadila :
I think it's bad, because the virus can spread very quickly !
Ismi : I think so too, this virus is really bad.
Nadila :
I told you, we must be careful and
take care our health.
Example Dialog 2:
Ismi
: Hmn What would you do if you fell in a crowded place?
Nadila
: That I might get up quickly and leave the place.
Ismi
: That I would fake fainting to avoid embarrassment.
Nadila
: Hmn may also be like that to reduce embarrassment.
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