THOUGHT & OPINION

In English, opinion and thoughts are rather different in their definition. Opinion is basically a statement about what you have in mind about something, either agree or disagree, pro or con and so on. Thoughts are actually ideas or what you think about something. It can be an opinion, solution, critics etc.

Between opinion and thoughts, they also have a slight difference in their expression. Here are the statements for each of them.

Saying opinion:

• In my opinion,...
• I think...
• I believe...
• I'd say....
• I agree with that
• I disagree with that

Giving thoughts:

• I have an idea...
• I think ...
• I suppose such is a good idea
• I have to say such is mistaken
• it should be...
• it should have been...

A: Syahdan Nugroho

B: Andhika Gusti Pratama

A:  So, do you have lots of friends?
B:  I guess so.
A:  What do you think makes a good friend?
B:  Hah…good friend….well, a good friend helps you when you have a problem.
A:  Hmm…do you think that’s the most important thing?
B:  Yeah, friends help each other. I really think so.
A:  Well, what kinds of problems does your best friend help you with?
B:  Everything.

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