OPINION AND THOUGHT

✨OPINION AND THOUGHT✨

Hi guys, Today i will explain to you guys about Opinion and Thought.

Okay, let's start

=> OPINION <=

DEFINITION:

Opinion is basically a statement about what you have in mind about something, either agree or disagree, pro or con, and so on.

FUNCTION:

= Asking opinion is to ask other people's opinion on an issue

= Giving opinion is to express an opinion on a matter or issue

EXPRESSING OPINION:

= Personal:

• In my opinion...
• In my experience...
• Speaking for myself...
• Personally, I think...
• I (strongly) believe that...
• i really feel that...
• if you ask me...

= General:

• Some people say that...
• Many/Most people think/believe that...
• Everybody knows that...
• According to scientists...
• The thing is that...
• The point is that...

ASKING FOR AN OPINION:

• What your idea (on...)?
• What do you think about it?
• Do you agree with that?
• Is that what you think?
• How do you feel about it?, etc

AGREEING:

• Of course
• Yes, I agree
• I think so too
• Exactly
• That's true
• I think you're right, etc

DISAGREEING:

• Sorry, I don't agree with you 
• i see your point but...
• I don't see it that way
• I see, but that's different
• Sorry, I think that's wrong, etc

EXAMPLE:

L: LIA (ROSLIANDA)

G: GRACE (GRACIELLA)

G: So, Lia what do you think good friends are like?
L: Well, I personally believe that a friend is someone who is fun to be with.
G: Hmm, fun to be with? Can you give me an example?

L: I like friend who like to go out and have fun together go down town, go to beach, see a movie, something like that.

G: So, does that mean a friend has to like the same things you do?

L: No, not really, just that they have a fun personality. You know, fun to be with whatever we do. How about you? What do you think good friends are like?

G: In my opinion, a good friend must be on the side of his friend when happy or sad.
L: That's a good answer
G: Thank you!

=> THOUGHT <=

DEFINITION:

Thought are actually ideas or what you think about something. It can be opinion, solution, critics etc.

FORMULA:

IN SIMPLE PAST TENSE:

• I thought I would never meet you again
• I thought he sent a letter last morning
• We never thought this would happen, etc

IN PERFECT TENSE:

• I thought you have bought a new car
• My friend hasn't thought I can do it
• I thought my student's have improved their English, etc

AS A NOUN:

• I can't get rid of the thought of afraid him
• Everyone has their own thought for their future
• After this incident he could not stop Thought about it. etc

EXAMPLE:

L: LIA (ROSLIANDA)

G: GRACE (GRACIELLA)

L: Grace, what do you think?
G: What is that?
L: It's cake. I cook it myself, what do you think?
G: I have to say something seems wrong
L: I know right? But, I don't know what's wrong
G: It should be given a little more baking powder
L: I thought you would say the cake lacked sugar
G: It sweet enough. no need for sugar anymore
L: Okay, Thank you!

EXERCISE:

Page 9-10

1. Let's to go to the sushi of restaurant for launch

= Let's go to the restaurant of sushi for lunch.

2. Shall do have a meeting an afternoon Saturday?
= Shall we have a meeting on Saturday afternoon?
3. Can I do get you glass juice of?
= Can I get you a glass of juice?
4. Let me take you home
= Let me take you to home
5. If you want, I'll car the wash for you?
= If you want, I'll wash the car for you
6. Shall home we go now?
= Shall we go home now?
7. Would like you another glass of juice?
= Would you like another glass of juice?
8. You should finish you work today
= You should finish your work today
9. Can I take help you with something?
= Can I help you with take something?
10. Shall bling you jacket?
= Shall I bling your jacket

Page 10-11
1. Can I help you?
= Yes please, I really appreciate it
2. Why don't you go and get something to eat?
= Sounds good, let's go
3. Why don't you join us for lunch?
= Thank you, but I will eat with them
4. Shall I bring a book to read?
= Good idea, thank you
5. Why don't we meet at the bookstore tomorrow 5 PM ?
= Okay, I will met you there
6. Let's all eat together
= Okay, let's go to canteen
7. Would you like a glass of water?
= No thanks, i'm not thirsty
8. Would you like me to do the ironing for you?
= No thanks, I can do it myself
9. I will wash the car. If you like.
= Thanks a lot, that's very helpful
10. I think we should go and pick your father up from the airport.
= That's good idea, let's go

Okay, that's all from me. Hopefully you guys can understand and can be useful for you guys, goodbye and see you next time~:)