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FOR

or

AGAINST

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Are you FOR something, or AGAINST it?

FOR: AGAINST:I agree with this issue. I disagree with this issue.

I support this issue. I dont support this issue.I am in favor of this. Im opposed to this.

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For example:

Are you FOR, or AGAINST smoking in public places ?

I am AGAINST smoking in public places, because

it is harmful to those around you.

i s sue

reason

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Expressing Personal Opinions

Start with a phrase like: In my experience As far as I'm concerned Speaking for myself In my opinion Personally, I think I'd say that I'd suggest that I'd like to point out that I believe that What I mean is

http://www.vocabulary.cl/Lists/Opinions.htm

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Expressing Personal Opinions

State your opinion Ex. I think that the library should be open longer.

Then, provide reasons and evidence tosupport your opinion.

Examples: It closes at 8 pm, and I am usually studying until

10 pm, which means I have to find a new place togo.

It is inconvenient to have to interrupt my

studying.

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Expressing General Opinion

Then, make the opinion clear, in statementform.

Ex. Many people say that he is a bad leader. Then, provide reasons and details to support

the opinion. Examples: He is a poor public speaker. He has made our relationships worse, not better.

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What is your opinion on

Free university education?

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What is your opinion on

Paying teachersmore?

I believe/think/feel (that) ... I strongly believe ... In my opinion/view, ... The way I see it. ... It seems / apears to me thatTo my mind, .., I (don't) agree that wilh

My opinion is that ... As far as I am concerned, ... I (completely) agree thatwith . I strongly disagree

that/With . I am totally against ... I couldn't agree morethat/with ... I couldn't disagree more

that / with ...

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What is your opinion on

Free medicine for all?

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What is your opinion on:

Lowering the voting age to 15?

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Thank you for youopinions!