Opinion

Question 1

——— IN MY OPINION ———-

Answer 1

Informal, to use in speaking.

“In my opinion, a good education is more important than a good car.”

Question 2

———— I BELIEVE THAT ————–

Answer 2

Informal, to use in speaking.

“I believe that schools should encourage students to walk or cycle to school rather than drive.”

Question 3

———— IN MY MIND —————-

Answer 3

Informal, to use in speaking.

“In my mind, no-one should have to pay for medical care.”

Question 4

———– IT WOULD SEEM THAT ———-

Answer 4

Formal - Use this when you support your opinion with evidence.

“It would seem that children learn best when they are feeling comfortable.”

Question 5

————- IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT ———–

Answer 5

Formal - Use this when you want to challenge an existing opinion.

“It could be argued that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks in this situation.”

Question 6

————– THIS SUPPORT THE IDEA THAT ————

Answer 6

Formal - Use this one when you are supporting an opinion that you have already made.

“This new research supports the idea that successful English learners look for opportunities to use English.”