Asking and Giving Opinion Expression

 ASKING AND GIVING OPINION

Definition of asking and giving opinion

• Asking opinion is when you ask for what somebody else's think about something
• Giving opinion means telling someone about what are we thinking about something.

Social Function 

Asking Opinion

• To ask other people opinion of an issue.

Giving Opinion

• To express our opinion on a matter issue.

The example of expression asking opinion

Formal :

1. Would you give me opinion on...

2. Please give me your thought on...

3.Have you got any comments on the presidential

Informal :

1. Sinta, any comments for my makeup look today?

2. What do you think about Rara’s outfit of the day

3.How about our new neighbor?

The example of expression giving opinion :

Formal :

1.The example of expression

2.In my point of view …

3.I personally consider …

4.My own view of the matter is…

Informal :

1.From my point of view, …

2.In my opinion, ..

3.I think that...

4. Well I think...

Example in dialogue :

Practice Dialogue: Resti bought a new dress.

Resti: Mom, look! I bought a beautiful dress!

Mom: Hmm, how much does it cost?

Resti: It's not expensive, really. It's only one million. Do you have any ideas?

Mom: It's beautiful, but in my personal opinion, it's too expensive for a dress.