Essential Grammar Unit 1

  A. Modal Auxiliary 'should'

The modal ‘should’ gives information about whether something is a good idea. We often use should to express an opinion.

Example:

• You should watch the new stand up comedy. It’s really entertaining.
• We shouldn’t watch too much television.

Task 2 : Asking for and Giving Opinion

Choose A, B, C, or D for the correct answer!

1.       Mira       : Hi, Nana. What’s up ?

       Nana      : Good. Anyway, you look so slim, now. I want to lose weight, too. Can you give me some advice?

        Mira       : ______________________

A.      I dont’t think you can ever lose weight!

B.      You don’t need to lose weight. You look fine.

C.      Join a weight loss club. They will give you moral support

D.      I found that a brisk walk every lunch time helped me to lose weight.

2.       Mario                    : Excuse me, I am lost. I need to go to Westminster. Can you show me the way? 

       A stranger             : Oh, sure. ______________________

A.      I am sorry. I am busy.

B.      Ask at the tube station

C.      I am sorry I ca’t help you. I don’t know the way either

D.      Walk down the road, catch bus 123and it will take you there

Task 1: Asking for and Giving Opinion

Underlined the expressions of asking for and giving opinion (agree or disagree)!

Dialog 1

Person A              : I’m thinking of planing a company outing next year.

Person B              : I agree. I think that would be perfect.

Person A              : I think it can take place sometime in January.

Person B              : That might be a little too cold for some people.

Person A              : Yes, you are right.

Person B              : What about April? April has good weather, it isn’t too cold or too hot.

Person A              : Yes, that would work out better.

Person B              : You, know, maybe we could create a survey to see how that works for everyone.

Person A              : Good idea! We’ll have to get right on it.

Person B              : Fine! Well, I’ll get right on it now!

Asking for and Giving Opinion

Asking for and giving opinions

• I think .....
• I suppoese .....
• In my opinion, .....
• What do you think about .....?
• What is your opinion?

Agreeing

• I agree with you
• Exactly! That’s what I had in mind
• Absolutely! I’m  on your side.
• You’re right
• I’m on board with