English Corner: Expressions

The following are some examples of Expressions

A. Agreement

• I agree completely
• I think so
• That's just what i am thinking
• In my opinion, you are right
• I couldn't agree more
• You are right
• Exactly
• Sure

B. Disagreement

When disagreeing with someone, we can disagree either directly or indirectly. Either form of disagreement is acceptable, although indirect disagreement sounds more polite.

DIRECT DISAGREEMENT:

• I'm sorry, but i have to disagree
• I couldn't agree less
• I couldn't disagree more
• I refuse to believe that...
• No, that's wrong

INDIRECT DISAGREEMENT

• I'm not sure i can agree
• I wonder if there is a mistake
• In my opinion...

GIVING ADVICE

• You can …
• I advise that …
• My advice is that …
• You had better …

GIVING RECOMMENDATION

• You can …
• I recommend that …
• My recommendation is that …

ASKING FOR OPINIONS

• What do you think of … ?
• What is your opinion about … ?
• Do you think that …?
• What do you think?
• What would you say about …?

ASKING FOR INFORMATION

Using Yes-No questions

• Is it …. ?
• Does it … ?
• Is s/he … ?
• Does s/he … ?

Using Wh-words like where, when, how

• Where is … ?
• How much is it … ?
• When does it … ?    
• Why is it … ?

Use a rising intonation to ask for information with yes-no questions. Use a falling

intonation to ask for information with question- word questions.

GIVING OPINIONS

• In my opinion, … .
• In my humble opinion, … .
• To say frankly, … .
• To be honest, … .
• I think … . or … I think.
• I suppose … or … I suppose.
• I guess … . or … I guess.
• I believe .... or ..... I believe.