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Expressing Opinion

Phrases for giving opinions: I think, In my view, I believe

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When to Use Expressing Opinion

  • •Personal view: I think this is a good idea.
  • •Formal opinion: In my view, the policy should change.
  • •Strong belief: I believe everyone deserves respect.
  • •Tentative opinion: It seems to me that...
  • •Asking opinions: What do you think about...?

How to Form Expressing Opinion

Affirmative (+)

Opinion phrase + statement

Negative (-)

I don't think that's a good idea.

Question (?)

Do you think we should go?

💡 Use opinion phrases to make clear you're expressing a personal view, not stating a fact.

Examples of Expressing Opinion

✓I think the blue one looks better.

✗The blue one looks better. (stated as fact)

'I think' makes clear this is an opinion.

✓In my opinion, we should wait.

✗In my opinion we should wait.

Use comma after opinion phrases at the start.

✓I don't think we should go.

✗I think we shouldn't go.

Negative usually goes with 'think', not the main verb.

Common Mistakes with Expressing Opinion

💡 Practice Tips for Expressing Opinion

  • • Neutral: I think, I believe, I feel
  • • Formal: In my view, In my opinion, From my perspective
  • • Strong: I'm convinced, I strongly believe, I'm certain
  • • Tentative: It seems to me, I would say, I tend to think
  • • Asking: What do you think? How do you feel about...?
Quick Quiz
  1. 1.Choose the natural way to give your own opinion: 
  2. 2.Which sentence is correct? 
  3. 3.Pick the formal opinion phrase for an essay: 
  4. 4.Which is the natural negative opinion? 
  5. Question 5: Add the comma: In my opinion blank we should wait.
    5.Add the comma: In my opinion we should wait.
  6. Question 6: Ask for an opinion: blank ___ ___ think about the new policy? (three words)
    6.Ask for an opinion: ___ ___ think about the new policy? (three words)
  7. Question 7: Fix word order: I think that is he wrong. → I think that blank ___ wrong.
    7.Fix word order: I think that is he wrong. → I think that ___ wrong.
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