Giving-agreeing-and-disagreeing-opinions (1)

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Objective Students can seek and give personal opinions in informal discussion with friends agreeing and disagreeing politely Focus on Speaking

Contents Common Expressions Common Expressions Used to Show Used to Show Agreemen Disagreemen Giving opinions in Islam Activity 1,2 Quiz 1,2 t t

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Common Expressions Used to Show Agreement Absolutely! / These words Definitely! / express a strong Of Course! agreement with another person. Examples: Do you think that eating less meat is better for the environment? Absolutely!

I agree with you a This is another way hundred percent. to express that you’re in complete agreement with someone. Example: Nothing can replace the feeling of reading paper books. I agree with you a hundred percent.

You can say that This indicates a again! very strong agreement. Example: We shouldn’t worry about things we can’t control. You can say that again!

Common Expressions Used to Show Disagreement I beg to differ. This phrase is usually considered a strong, formal and very polite phrase used for disagreements. Example: Chocolate cake is the best cake. I beg to differ. While chocolate cake is good, coconut cake is the best, in my opinion.

To be honest, I This is a polite way don’t agree with to disagree with someone. that. Example: Skateboarding is a lot safer than riding a bike. To be honest, I don’t agree with that. I know more people who have had skateboarding accidents than bike accidents.

You can’t be serious! This is again an informal way to disagree with someone strongly. It also expresses disbelief. Examples: I think we should stop printing books because no one reads anymore.

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Activity 1 Upload the le here • Each student gets a copy of the handout with eight statements. • Read each statement and write ‘A’ if you agree, or ‘D’ if you disagree • Next, you choose three statements that you would like to discuss. • Ask your friends to compare the choices in pairs. f . i

Upload the le here Activity 2 Four in a Row – Agreeing and Disagreein Part 1. Write three questions for discussion with your group mates. The questions should be good for giving opinions and agreeing and disagreeing E.g. Do you think the students should wear the uniform or casual clothes in the school 1 2 3 Part 2. In groups, ask your questions and have a conversation. Try to use the these expressions. If you use an expression successfully, you can cross it off. The rst student to cross off four squares in a row is the winner (Note: After using an expression, you have to say some reasons why you choose it) . .if . . . ? . gif

Agreeing and disagreeing quiz 6. If you say \"I couldn't agree with you more\", it means yo Chose the correct answer totally agre 1. If you're agreeing with someone, it means you no longer agre have _______ views on the topic you're totally disagre discussing 7. Which expresses the strongest disagreement correc I'm not so sure about that differen Not necessarily the sam No way 2. Which is best for listening to people agreeing 8. If someone says \"Exactly!\" after you've shared and disagreeing an opinion, it means they _______ with you a news repor strongly disagre a history lectur strongly agre a political debat might agre 3. Which expression shows you strongly agree 9. What can you say if someone interrupts you with what someone's just said before you've nished making your point That's for sure You didn't let me nish I'm not so sure You didn't nish me Well, I suppose so Sorry, go ahead 4. Which expresses weak or unsure agreement on 10. What can you say to settle an argument or something end a discussion that's getting too heated No doubt about it I beg to differ I doubt it Can I throw my two cents in I guess so Let's just agree to disagree 5. Which expression makes it clear that you're Go to Quizizz sharing an opinion, not stating a fact As far as I'm concerned.. As far as I can tell.. As far as I know.. . . . ? . . . ? . . . ? e e t ? e t t . . ? . ? . .if .if ?if e e e . . . . ? e e e u

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