Asking and Giving Opinion

 

Materi Expressing of Asking and Giving Opinion  

Pada kehidupan sehari-hari kita pasti pernah memiliki opini pada sesuatu yang kita lihat, dengar, maupun rasakan. Entah opini itu mendukung atau bertentangan satu dengan yang lainnya. Opini merupakan sebuah teks atau dialog yang mengandung pendapat tentang suatu hal, Biasanya opini satu sama lain itu berbeda atau bertentangan, tergantung pada sudut pandang mana kita memihak. Ketika kita memberikan atau mengekspresikan opini kita, penting sekali untuk memberikan alasannya untuk mendukung opini itu sendiri. Kata kerja yang biasanya digunakan dalam opini adalah agree (setuju), believe (percaya), reckon (memperhitungkan), doubt (meragukan), assume (berasumsi), don't agree (tidak setuju), think (rasa/pikir).

 

Asking Opinion  or Giving Opinion

• In my opinion.....
• I think.....
• What I mean is.....
• Personally I think.....
• In my experience.....
• According to me.....
• I strongly believe that.....
• As far as I am concerned.....
• From my point of view.....
• As I understand.....
• As I see it.....
• I reckon.....
• I am compelled to say.....
• By this I mean.....
• To my mind.....
• Would like to point out that.....
• In my humble opinion.....

Agreeing with an Opinion

• Of course.
• This is absolutely right.
• I agree with this opinion.
• I couldn't agree more.
• I agree with what you are saying.
• I agree, I never thought of that.
• Neither do I.
• That's a good point.
• I think so too.

Disagreeing with an opinion

• I am sorry, I don't agree with you.
• I am not sure I agree with you.
• I don't agree with you.
• I am afraid I have to disagree with you.
• I do not believe that.
• By this I mean.....
• I disagree with you.
• I think you are wrong.
• That's not the same thing at all.
• It is not justified to say so.
• I am not convinced that.....
• I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.....

Contoh bagaimana untuk setuju dan tidak setuju dalam sebuah opini

Statement	Agree	Disagree
Children below 17 should be given right to drive a motorcycle	I agree with your opinion	I don't agree with you, it is forbidden to let children under 17 to drive a motorcycle
Parents must giving smartphone to their children	I couldn't agree more with you.	I think it would be harmful to let children use smartphone. Because there are so much bad influence on the internet.
The novel version of Twilight is better than its film	Yes, I agree. The novel version had a many details of story hidden from the film.	That's not the same thing at all.
Instant noodle is good for your health.	I agree with what you are saying.	I am afraid that i have to disagree with you, because instant noodle have many chemical things inside it.
Smoking should be banned in public places.	I totally agree that smoking should be banned in public places.	I am sorry but I tend to disagree with you on this.

 

 

 

Contoh Dialog Bahasa Inggris tentang Komputer

 

A. BROKEN COMPUTER

 

Dialogue 1

 

X: I need a help with my computer.

 

Y: What’s going on with your computer?

 

X: I think it’s broken. I tried turning it on but it didn’t seem to work.

 

Y: Let me see it. The reboot process is failed. Have you brought it to a service center?

 

X: No, I’ve just found it out this morning. Is it a serious problem?

 

Y: I’m not sure. Why don’t you bring it to a service center first as we can’t figure it out easily.

 

X: Yeah, you’re right.

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Aku butuh bantuan dengan komputerku.

 

Y: Apa yang terjadi pada komputermu?

 

X: Kelihatannya komputerku rusak. Aku mencoba menyalakannya tapi sepertinya tidak berhasil.

 

Y: Coba kulihat. Proses reboot-nya gagal. Sudahkah kau membawanya ke pusat layanan?

 

X: Tidak, aku baru mengetahuinya pagi ini. Apakah masalahnya serius?

 

Y: Aku tidak yakin. Kenapa tidak kau bawa dulu saja komputernya ke pusat layanan karena kita tidak bisa mengetahui masalahnya dengan mudah.

 

X: Ya, kau benar.

 

Dialogue 2

 

X: My computer is broken. Can you help me?

 

Y: What’s going on?

 

X: I updated my computer and the power went out when it was updating. Now it keeps saying to restart my computer to finish the updates.

 

Y: And then?

 

X: Every time I do it, it just keeps popping up with the same messages.

 

Y: I think I can fix it. We have to repeat this process a few times  until we see the ‘Automatic Repair’ screen. And then select ‘troubleshoot’ and ‘refresh your PC’.

 

X: Really? That’s awesome! Thank you!

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Komputerku rusak. Bisakah kau membantuku?

 

Y: Ada apa?

 

X: Aku memperbarui komputerku dan ia mati ketika sedang memperbarui. Sekarang komputerku terus memerintahkan untuk me-restart komputer untuk menyelesaikan pembaruannya.

 

Y: Lalu?

 

X: Setiap aku melakukannya, komputer terus memunculkan pesan yang sama.

 

Y: Sepertinya aku bisa memperbaikinya. Kita harus mengulai proses ini beberapa kali sampai kita melihat layar ‘Automatic Repair’. Kemudian pilih ‘troubleshoot’ dan ‘refresh your PC’.

 

X: Betulkah? Hebat sekali! Terima kasih!

 

B. MY COMPUTER HAS A VIRUS

 

Dialogue 1

 

X: Hey, do you know what happen to my computer?

 

Y: What’s wrong with it?

 

X: I’m not sure. It looks like my computer has a virus. I clicked on a spam email and this pop-up message appears.

 

Y: Did you install an antivirus software?

 

X: Yes, I did.

 

Y: It’s easy, then. You can do it yourself. Just open the antivirus and run a virus scanner.

 

X: That’s pretty easy. Thanks!

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Hei, apa kau tahu apa yang terjadi pada komputerku?

 

Y: Ada apa dengan komputermu?

 

X: Aku tidak yakin. Kelihatannya komputerku terkena virus. Aku mengklik sebuah surel spam dan pesan pop-up ini muncul.

 

Y: Apa kau memasang perangkat lunak antivirus?

 

X: Ya, aku memasangnya.

 

Y: Mudah kalau begitu. Kau bisa melakukannya sendiri. Tinggal buka saja antivirusnya dan jalankan pemindai virus.

 

X: Itu lumayan mudah. Terima kasih!

 

Dialogue 2

 

X: Why does your computer run very slowly?

 

Y: Are you sure it’s not because it opens too many programs?

 

X: No. I also hear the sound of the hard drive constantly. Here, you can hear it.

 

Y: You’re right. Do you think it might be a virus?

 

X: I think so. An unfamiliar program started by itself as well.

 

Y: Let’s just bring it to a service center.

 

X: OK.

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Mengapa komputermu beroperasi dengan sangat lamban?

 

Y: Apa kau yakin itu bukan karena komputernya menjalankan terlalu banyak program?

 

X: Tidak. Aku juga mendengar suara hard drive-nya terus menerus. Ini, kau bisa mendengarnya.

 

Y: Kau benar. Apa kau pikir itu mungkin sebuah virus?

 

X: Rasanya begitu. Sebuah program yang tidak dikenali pun memulai dengan sendirinya.

 

Y: Ayo kita bawa saja ke pusat layanan.

 

X: Baiklah.

 

C. OPERATING A COMPUTER

 

Dialogue 1

 

X: Could you tell me how to turn a desktop computer?

 

Y: It’s easy. Switch on the power supply and the CPU. The operating system would boot automatically. Does it work?

 

X: Yes. It shows a blue wallpaper.

 

Y: That is a welcome screen and then it will show a home screen.

 

X: Then, how do you start browsing the internet?

 

Y: Make sure that it connects to the internet and open the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

 

X: I see it now. Thank you so much!

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Bisakah kau memberitahuku bagaimana cara menyalakan komputer desktop?

 

Y: Mudah sekali. Nyalakan pemasok tenaga dan CPU-nya. Sistem operasinya akan memulai secara otomatis. Apakah sudah berhasil?

 

X: Ya. Layarnya menunjukkan wallpaper biru.

 

Y: Itu adalah welcome screen dan setelah itu akan muncul home screen.

 

X: Lalu, bagaimana caranya memulai berselancar di internet?

 

Y: Pastikan komputernya terhubung dengan internet dan buka Moxilla Firefox atau Google Chrome.

 

X: Aku mengerti sekarang. Terima kasih banyak!

 

Dialogue 2

 

X: I can’t install a program on my new Macbook.

 

Y: What do you want to install?

 

X: I want to install this CleanMyMac 3.

 

Y: First, you need to decompress the file. And then execute the given file.

 

X: Like this?

 

Y: Yeah. Now, drag and drop it to the Application folder. That’s it.

 

X: Wow, that’s so easy! Thanks!

 

Terjemahan

 

X: Aku tidak bisa memasang program di Macbook baruku.

 

Y: Apa yang ingin kau pasang?

 

X: Aku ingin memasang CleanMyMac 3 ini.

 

Y: Pertama, kau perlu men-decompress berkasnya. Kemudian execute berkas tadi.

 

X: Seperti ini?

 

Y: Ya. Sekarang, seret dan masukkan ke folder Application. Itu saja.

 

X: Wow, itu sangat mudah. Terima kasih!

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 1

Ada : we will have a long holiday in the next semester, what are you going to do?

Ida : …………….

Ada : I do hope you have a nice trip.

 

a. I Don’t know

b. I am Busy

c. I am Thinking of going to the Beach

d. The beach is not clean

e. The holiday wilbe boring

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 2

Indah : Look at the Views. what do you think about the river?

Andil : I Think ………..

 

a. It is amazing

b. I can Do Nothing

c. Yes. good

d. I can swim

e. We go fishing

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 3

Wina : I’ve Problem with my mobile Phone. what’s your Idea?

Sina : ……………

Wina : that’s good Idea.

 

a. I Think you should buy the new one

b. How A pity you are.

c. That’s not my Business

d. Making a call is easy

e. I don’t know nothing

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 4

Kano : How do you feel the temperature here?

Andi : …………..

Bina : I think so. We need to open all windows

 

a. So hot here.

b. Good Job.

c. Yes I Believe

d. nice weather

e. good weather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 5

Sista: ……… about the math test?

Marda: It’s too hard to do. I couldn’t answer number 3.

 

a. In your opinion

b. Would you agree that ………….

c. What do you think

d.I believe

e. When do you attend

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 6

Arbi: ………..

Sita: I love it

 

a. Where do you go?

b. Do you think so?

c. How do you like the movie?

d. Are you sure?

e. I am fine

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 7

Amina: It’s nearly school holiday. What are you going to do?

Marta: ……………

Amina: Have a nice holiday!

Marta: Thank you.

 

a. I think I am going to Bandung

b. I don’t know yet

c. It’s a secret

d. What do you think about holiday?

e. We will move

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 8

Doni: What do you think of my drawing?

John: It’s really good, but maybe adding some Doni

Doni: No problem

 

From the dialog above. we know that Doni is …………….

a. Asking for help

b Asking opinion

c. Giving opinion

d. Disagree

e. Expressing grateful

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 9

Ina: I like the new playground near our school. What about you?

Jun: I like it too, there is a lot of space, interesting games and a nice place to play.

 

We can conclude that Jun is expressing:

a. Asking opinion

b. expressing Doubt

c. Disagreement

d. Intention

e. Giving opinion

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 10

Dili : What’s your opinion about that novel?

Theo : I like it. It is an interesting story

From the dialogue we conclude that …

 

a. Dili is giving her opinion

b. Theo doesn’t like the novel

c. Dili is asking Theo’s opinion

d. Dili agrees with Theo’s opinion

e. Dili is answering Theo’s opinion

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 11

Doni: ……….. ?

Mike: I think it is nice and clean.

 

a. What about the new apartment?

b. What do you think of this match

c. How do you feel about the election

d. How about watching movie

e. What do you think about this t-shirt?

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 12

Andri: How do you feel about living overseas?

Marta: I think that’s a good opportunity for your career.

 

From the dialog above we know that …………

a. Andri is disagree with Marta

b. Andri is giving opinion

c. Marta is asking Andri’s opinion

d Andri is asking Marta’s opinion

e. Andri is answering Marta’s opinion

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 13

Dido: What do you think about my English test?

Gina: ……….. You have prepared well.

a. I believe you passed the test.

b. I can’t imagine

c. I am not sure

d. I disagree

e. I don;t know

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 14

Enny : We’ll have a long holiday next month. What are you going to do?

Yani : …………..

Enny : I hope you have a nice trip

 

Complete the dialogue above …………

A. I am thinking of going to Bali Sorry

B. Sorry, I can’t tell you

C. It’s not your business

D. I have nothing to do

E. I don’t know what to do

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 15

Alex : What do you think about the film ?

Bram : I think ……………

 

Complete the dialogue above …………….

A. I like it

B. Thank you

C. I can’t hear you

D. You forget it

E. Let’s go

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 16

Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Era : I don’t think so ……………. Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.

 

Complete the dialogue above ………….

A. I know it

B. I am thinking of

C. He forget it

D. In my opinion

E. See you

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 17

Bon : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri : I think …. Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.

 

Complete the dialogue above ………………..

A. You must sing

B. You should lie down and have some rest

C. You can see the doctor tonight

D. I will take you to the hospital

E. I must take some rest, too

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 18

Dave: So what do you think of my singing?

John: It’s really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.

Dave: Thanks, John.

John: No problem, Dave!

 

From the dialogue above, Dave is ……………

A. Asking for help

B. Giving an opinion

C. Asking for an opinion

D. Giving help

E. Giving attention

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 19

Jade: What do you think of my drawing?

Rose: It’s amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.

Jade: Thank you so much for you opinion, Rose!

Rose: My pleasure.

 

From the dialogue above, Rose is ……………..

A. Asking for attention

B. Asking a question

C. Giving an opinion

D. Giving help

E. Asking for help

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 20

Dirk: Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?

Jake: Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.

Dirk: Thanks, Jake.

Jake: No problem!

 

From the dialogue above, Dirk is …………

A. Asking for help

B. Giving help

C. Giving opinion

D. Asking for an opinion

E. Asking for help

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 21

Jane: Roxy, what do you think of the cake I bake?

Roxy: It’ really delicious! I love it!

Jane: yes!

 

From the dialogue above, Jane is …………….

A. Asking for an opinion

B. Asking for help

C. Requesting for attention

D. Giving an item

E. Giving opinion

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 22

Justi: Next week We will have a long holiday. So, on your holiday what are you going to do Yoona?

Yoona: ………………

Justi: That will be nice

A. I don’t know where I go

B. I’m sorry, I can’t tell you

C. This is not your business

D. I have nothing to do

E. I’m thinking of going to Jogja

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 23

Liana: Film of Kartini it’s so inspiring. And what do you think about the inspiring film of Kartini?

Bram: I think ……………..

A. Thank you, Kartini

B. You forget Kartini’s day

C. I can’t hear you call Kartini

D. I love Kartini’s film its so inspiring me

E. Let’s go

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 24

Jannah: I think our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.

Ellisa: But I don’t think so, ………….. Our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least in this emergency time.

A. In my opinion

B. She forgets it

C. See you next time

D. You know it

E. I am thinking of the virus

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 25

Druan: May I know what do you think of my short story?

Julia: It’s a good story, but I suggest changing the title with an interesting title.

Druan: Nice opinion. Thanks, Julia.

Julia: Anytime, Druan!

 

From the dialogue above between Julia and Druan, Julia is…

A. Giving order

B. Asking for an opinion

C. Asking for attention

D. Giving an opinion

E. Giving hands

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 26

Bintang: Afterschool Herman feels very tired and he gets dizzy.

Sonia: I think ……… And if it’s not necessary he doesn’t leave the bed.

A. You must go to school

B. You have to take him to the hospital

C. He should lie down and have bedtime

D. She would take rest

E. He can see the doctor now

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 27

Damar: ………. our Biology class is so fun and very interesting.

Tania: Yes, you are right I think so too. The Biology teacher conveys the lesson interestingly making the classroom atmosphere becomes pleasant.

A. The teacher disagree

B. Tania agree

C. I don’t like it

D. I think

E. I’m not sure one hundred percent

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 28

James: This day is Mother’s day and I want to give her my painting. When you look my painting what do you think about my it?

Ron: It’s so beautiful and amazing, and I think you must develop your painting talent to a professional level.

James: That’s opinion sounds great. Thanks full for your opinion, Ron.

Ron: It’s my pleasure.

 

From the conversation about painting, Ron is…

A. Asking a time

B. Giving an opinion

C. Asking for a gift

D. Giving a lot of hands

E. Asking for his help

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 29

Dia: Jeni, would you like to give me an opinion about my poetry?

Jeni: Of course! I think you should use attractive themes and titles. It would be great poetry.

Dia: Thank you very much, Jeni.

Jeni: It’s okay

 

The dialogue above tells us that Dia is…

A. Make a wish

B. Asking for sing a song

C. Waiting for help

D. Sharing an opinion

E. Asking for an opinion

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 30

Jake: Rose, what do you think of my chocolate cake?

Rose: It’s so delicious! I really love this cake!

Jake: I’m so pleased

 

In the dialogue, Jake is ……………

A. Giving advice

B. Asking for an opinion

C. Requesting for gift

D. Giving baker cake

E. Asking for help

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 31

Ado : What do you think about the film ?

Bin : I think ………….

a. I like it

b. Thank you

c. i can’t hear you

d. you forget it

e. let’s go

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 32

. ………….. he is polite.

a. I don’t think

b. I don’t

c. What do you

d. What your opinion

e. i don’t understand

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 33

Edo : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Eri : I don’t think so ………… Our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.

a. I know it

b. I am thinking of

c. He forget it

d. In my opinion

e. see you

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 34

Bon : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri : I think ……….. Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.

a. you must sing

b. you should lie down and have some rest

c. you can see the doctor tonight

d. I will take you to the hospital

e. I must take some rest, too

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 35

………… children should be taught from an early age to be independent and responsible.

a. In my opinion

b. They want to learn

c. You can’t believe

d. He totally understands

e. Do you think that

 

Soal Asking Giving Opinion 36

………….. It’s better for kids to play outdoor than play with their gadget.

a. In my opinion

b. I understand

c. I don’t think that…

d. What is your opinion

e. What do you know about

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