1. Asking & Giving Opinion (meminta & memberi pendapat)
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Asking Opinion
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Giving opinion
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How was the trip?
How do you like your new
house?
How do you think of Rina’s
idea?
How do you feel about this
dicition?
What is your opinions of
the movie?
What are your feelings
about it?
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I think (that)….
In my opinion….
As I see, …
If you ask me, I
feel…
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Other
examples
Those expressions are
used to ask for opinions.
What do you think of this refrigerator?
So, do you think I
should buy those florescent light bulbs?
Those expressions are
used to give opinions.
I think the other one’s better.
In my opinion, you should buy the florescent
light bulbs.
Here are other
expressions that you can also use:
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Asking Opinion
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Giving opinion
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What is your
opinion?
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What do you think
of...?
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How do you feel
about…?
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How do you see …?
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I think …
I believe …
I feel …
It seems to me …
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2. Agreement/approval, Disagreement/disapproval (setuju, tidak setuju)
Ketika kita merasa sependapat dengan opini
orang lain, kita bisa mengatakan:
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So do
I
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Yes, I
agree with you
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It is
certainly
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Exactly
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That’s
what I want to say
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I am
with you
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I am
on your side
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Yes, I
agree
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That’s
quite true
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You’re
absolutely right!
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I’m of
exactly the same opinion
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I
think so
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I go
along that line
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I
agree completely
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That's
true.
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Absolutely.
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Definitely.
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I
couldn't agree more.
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I know
what you mean.
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I
suppose you’re right
Ketika kita merasa tidak sependapat dengan
opini orang lain, kita bisa mengatakan:
- Well, I don’t think so
- I don’t think that is true
- I disagree with …
- I wouldn’t say that
- Exactly not
- I can’t say so
- On contrary
- I don’t buy that idea
- I’m afraid I entirely disagree
- I can’t agree
- I don’t think it’s very good
- Surely not
- I am sorry, but I have to disagree
- I couldn’t agree less
- I’m not sure I can agree
Other expression of disagreeing
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Useful
vocabulary for disagreeing
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no
I don't agree that's not true I don't accept that |
Note:
'no' is usually followed by a statement (see below)
(quite direct) (quite formal) |
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Examples:
No, I don't think that's what happened. No, that's not a good idea. |
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3. Fear, Anciety (ungkapan ketakutan, kegelisahan)
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Fear
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Respon
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I am afraid
I am feared
I am scared
I am terrified
The sound is horrifying
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Don’t be afraid
There is nothing to be
afraid of
It is nothing
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Anciety
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Respon
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I am worried about…
I am anxious to know about…
I wondered if…
That made me worried
I have been thinking about
….
I am afraid if…
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Take is easy
Calm down
I know you are worried but…
It is not a big deal
Don’t worry
Stay cool
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4. Pain, Relief (ungkapan kesakitan, kelegaan)
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Pain
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Relief
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Ouch!
That was hurt
It is painful
It hurts me
I’ve got a
backache/toothache/stomachache
I feel sore all over
My eyes hurt
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I’m very relieved to hear…
Finally, it was over
I feel relieved
I feel much better
I’m glad it’s over
That’s a great relief
I’m extremely glad to hear…
Thank goodness for that
Marvellous
What a relief!
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Other expressions
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Expressions of Pain
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I am suffering from a relapse.
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I feel sick./I feel ill.
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I’m sick.
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Ugh, it’s very painful!
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Oh, it’s killing me!
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Expressions of Relief
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It’s a relief to know that
....
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Thank God for ....
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I’m glad it was done.
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Thank goodness!
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Thank heavens!
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I’m glad about …!
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It’s a great relief!
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Whew
5. Like/Love & Dislike/Hate (suka/cinta & tidak suka/benci)
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Like
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Dislike
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I love it
I like it
I am keen on it
I am crazy about it
We all enjoy
(benda/noun/gerund)…is my
cup of tea
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I don’t really like it
I dislike it
I am not really interested
in…
I can’t enjoy…
(benda/noun/gerund)…is not
my cup of tea
I can’t stand
I hate it
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Language for expressing likes
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Subject
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Adverb
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Verb
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Noun
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I
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(really)
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don't
like
can't stand |
it
them ice cream Chinese food playing football watching TV |
About the adverb 'really'.
This adverb as we have seen is very useful in making what you say stronger. When talking about things you don't like though it can have a different meaning depending on where you put it in the sentence.
For example:
"I really don't like it!"
This means you have a strong dislike of something.
BUT
"I don't really like it."
This is not very strong. It means that you do not like something, but it is not a very strong dislike.
Language for expressing likes
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Subject
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Adverb
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Verb
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Noun
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Extra
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I
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(really)
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like
love |
it
them ice cream Chinese food playing football watching TV |
a lot
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