Modul 5: Language functions: II. AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

Agree or disagree!

1. Nice Weather!

I agree. I can’t remember the last time it was this hot.
I don’t think it is. I prefer the cold weather so that I can wrap up warm!

2. I think this food is very good. 

I’m not sure that I agree with that. My chicken was undercooked.
Absolutely! The salmon was particularly good.

3. I am too fat. 

I agree, but so am I.
That’s not true! Don’t be so hard on yourself. 

4. Soap operas are so boring! 

I disagree. I think they are really interesting.
You’re right. They are pointless.

5. Our P.E. teacher is so cool! 

Well, not really. He was caught stealing from the locker rooms.
That’s true. I wish he taught us all of our subjects!

6. Jazz is so dreadful! 

I absolutely agree. It’s just loud noise.
I’m not sure I agree. I think there is something soothing about Jazz.

7. Flying is so dangerous! 

Absolutely! I can’t believe people would risk flying.
I understand what you are saying, but it’s a lot quicker to fly to another country than to drive.

8. There can’t be intelligent life outside the Earth! 

I agree, although I don’t think there’s much intelligent life inside the Earth, to be honest.
That’s not the way I see it. There could be another planet full of people thinking the exact same thing as you.

9. Monday is the worst day for everyone, I reckon. 

That’s right. Nobody likes Mondays.
Well, not really. Some people don’t work on Mondays.

10. Hats are no longer fashionable, don’t you think? 

You’re right. I wish people would just leave hats in the 1980s where they belong.
I disagree. Caps are always going to be fashionable.

11. We’d better stay at home in this terrible weather! 

Absolutely! I’m not getting struck by lightning!
 I don’t think it’ll be a problem. Let’s just go somewhere local.

12. In my opinion, wars cannot be avoided.

That’s true. There will always be something for countries to fight over.
That’s not true. I believe that we can all live peacefully.

13. I’m convinced that the standard of living is constantly rising.

I absolutely agree. How is anyone supposed to buy a house these days?
That’s not the way I see it. If you eat out less, then you can save more money.

14. I think motorways are the only way to travel long distances.

That’s right. It’s impossible to drive anywhere without using a motorway.
I understand what you are saying, but you get a much better view when you drive down country roads.

15. There is no point in going on strike again.

You’re right. They are never going to change their views.
I disagree. If we don’t go on strike then we will never be taken seriously.