When you want to State an opinion:

INFORMAL

• In my opinion__________
• I think that _____________
• I feel that ______________
• I believe that____________
• It seems to me that_______
• If you ask me____________
• I’d say that______________
• The point is _____________
• As I see it________________

FORMAL

• You know what I think…I think that___________
• Wouldn’t you say that _________________?
• Don’t you agree that ___________________?
• I’d just like to say that __________________
• I’d like to point out that ________________

When you want to agree with someone:

(These are listed in order from most informal to most formal)

• You’re right
• I think so, too
• I agree with you
• You could be right
• I couldn’t agree more
• That’s a good point
• I see what you mean
• That’s just what I was thinking
• I agree entirely
• You know, that’s exactly what I think

When you want to disagree with someone:

• Yes, but
• I disagree
• That’s not the point
• No, I think you’re wrong
• Up to a point, but____
• Yes, that’s quite true, but___
• I’m not sure I quite agree
• Well, you have a point there, but___
• Perhaps, but don’t you think that _______________
• I see what you mean, but_________
• I tend to disagree with you there

When you want to persuade someone:

• You must admit that___________
• Do you really believe that_______
• Don’t you think that_____________
• Don’t you agree that_____________

When you want clarification or more explanation:

• I don’t understand what you mean
• Would you explain that, please?
• I’m sorry, but I didn’t understand your point
• Could you give an example?
• What do you mean by _____________?