BAHASA INGGRIS

(1)

EXPRESSING AGREEMENT

& DISAGREEMENT

AGREEING AND DISAGREEING FOR AN OPINION

Agreeing Disagreeing

 Yes, I agree with John.

 Yes, I think that’s a good point.

 I’ll go along with that.

 I agree…

 I am with you…

 I think so…

 It certainly is…

 That is what I was thinking.

 I am of the same opinion

 I wouldn’t say that…

 I don’t think so….

Dialog Example

Mr. Zoe : What do you think of my new house?

Shane : It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house. Mr. Zoe : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.

Shane : How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels ? Mr. Zoe : I feel they are great novels.

Shane : Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.

Mr. Zoe : I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.

Shane : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going to rain. OK Mr. Zoe see you.

Note

(2)

 Formal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking in a formal situation, such as in the office or school between the teacher and students.

Agreement and Disagreement

Posted on 4 November 2011 by emikalubbya

Standar

To express agree or disagree to an opinion, you may use the following expressions:

Stating an opinion

 In my opinion…

 The way I see it…

 If you want my honest opinion….

 According to Lisa…

 As far as I’m concerned…

 If you ask me… Asking for an opinion

 What’s your idea?

(3)

 How do you feel about that?

 Do you have anything to say about this?

 What do you think?

 Do you agree?

 Wouldn’t you say? Expressing agreement

 I agree with you 100 percent.

 I couldn’t agree with you more.

 That’s so true.

 That’s for sure.

 (slang) Tell me about it!

 You’re absolutely right.

 Absolutely.

 That’s exactly how I feel.

 Exactly.

 I’m afraid I agree with James.

 I have to side with Dad on this one.

 No doubt about it.

 (agree with negative statement) Me neither.

 (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.

 You have a point there.

 I was just going to say that. Expressing

(4)

 (strong) No way.

 I’m afraid I disagree.

 (strong) I totally disagree.

 I beg to differ.

 (strong) I’d say the exact opposite.

 Not necessarily.

 That’s not always true.

 That’s not always the case.

 No, I’m not so sure about that.

 I can’t accept it