​Definition of Opinion

​An Opinion is an expression of personal belief or judgement that is not founded on proof or certainty.

​(Opini adalah ekspresi keyakinan atau penilaian pribadi yang tidak didasarkan pada bukti atau kepastian).

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​One's opinion may differ with other person.

​(Pendapat seseorang mungkin berbeda dengan orang lain).

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​Expressions of Opinion

1. Personal Point of View

"In my opinion ..."

"I think ..."

"What I mean is ..."

"In my experiences ..."​

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​2. General Point of View

​"Some people say that ..."

​"Some people believe ..."

​"Most people do not agree ..."

​Agree or Disagree

​Agreement (+)

​"Of course I agree with you ..."

​"I think so too ..."

​"That's true ..."

​"That's a good point ..."

​"This is absolutely right ..."

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​Disagreement (-)

​"I am sorry, I dont agree with you ..."

​"That's is not the same thing at all ..."

​"I can't say I agree with this, because ..."

​Examples of Agree or Disagree

​Agreement (+)

​"I agree with you statement, we have to finish our assigment before 12 pm"

​"Yes, that's true. It's better for us to practice twice a day"

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​Disagreement (-)

​"I'm not agree with your idea"

​"No, I'm not sure about that"

​Examples of Opinion

Putri: Hi Lina, have you heard the announcement about speech contest in our

​ school?​

​Lina: Yes, I have.

​Putri: What do you think?

​Lina: I think, it is good. So, we can practice public speaking skill.

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​Closing (Penutup)

​Silahkan pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Asking and Giving Opinion (Memberi dan Meminta Pendapat) pada buku Bahasa Inggris Wajib kelas XI atau sumber belajar lainnya.

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​Rangkum materi ini dan catat pada buku catatan Bahasa Inggris kalian.