Giving Opinions 1

   0.    Grammar Point: Gerunds and Infinitives

Theory

Exercise

Verbs Followed by Gerunds

Verbs Followed byInfinitives

   1.    Read each expression and determine whether they represent a personal point of view or a genereal point of view.

1.Personal Point of View

2. General Point of View

	Speaking for myself…		It is thought that...		I believe that…		I'd like to point out that…
	Some people say that...		What I mean is…		It is generally accepted that...		In my experience…
	As far as I'm concerned…		I'd suggest that…		It is considered...		It would be good…

  2.    Brain storm: Think about expression that can be used to give reasons and to offer explanations:

To start with, The reason why..., That's why..., For this reason..., That's the reason why..., Many people think...., Considering..., Allowing for the fact that...,