FUNCTIONS
1. Expressing opinion (agreeing, disagreeing, etc.)
2. Expressing preferences
***What genre of music appeals to you?
________________________________________ is something I enjoy.
Types of Music
1.Classical 3. Folk 5. Jazz 7. Pop 9. Reggae
2. Nation 4. Hip-hop 6. Rap 8. Rock 10. Opera
DISPLAYING AN OPINION
In my own opinion, I believe that... For my part,...
In my perspective,... In my judgment,... I guess,...
Signifying Consensus Display of Disagreement Preference Expression
, That's correct. I disagree with you entirely. I like to listen to loud
music.
I kind of agree with you. Regretfully, I disagree. I like listening to country music
over rap.
I usually concur with you. I completely disagree. I would prefer to go
home.
I wholeheartedly concur. That isn't always the case. I like coffee better than tea.
It's absolutely true The complete opposite
You are entirely correct. To a certain degree, I concur
Without a question. Not in my opinion.
DISPLAYING CHOICES
1. PREFER
a) favor one item over another
Football is my preferred sport above basketball.
I like the city better than the rural.
b) would rather do one thing than another
I like to drink tea.
I would rather drink tea than coffee.
c) would rather do something than nothing else.
1. Expressing opinion (agreeing, disagreeing, etc.)
2. Expressing preferences
***What genre of music appeals to you?
________________________________________ is something I enjoy.
Types of Music
1.Classical 3. Folk 5. Jazz 7. Pop 9. Reggae
2. Nation 4. Hip-hop 6. Rap 8. Rock 10. Opera
DISPLAYING AN OPINION
In my own opinion, I believe that... For my part,...
In my perspective,... In my judgment,... I guess,...
Signifying Consensus Display of Disagreement Preference Expression
, That's correct. I disagree with you entirely. I like to listen to loud
music.
I kind of agree with you. Regretfully, I disagree. I like listening to country music
over rap.
I usually concur with you. I completely disagree. I would prefer to go
home.
I wholeheartedly concur. That isn't always the case. I like coffee better than tea.
It's absolutely true The complete opposite
You are entirely correct. To a certain degree, I concur
Without a question. Not in my opinion.
DISPLAYING CHOICES
1. PREFER
a) favor one item over another
Football is my preferred sport above basketball.
I like the city better than the rural.
b) would rather do one thing than another
I like to drink tea.
I would rather drink tea than coffee.
c) would rather do something than nothing else.
