What Is an Opinion?
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Opinion – Definition
An opinion is what you think or feel about something. It can be different from what other people think. Opinions are not facts; they are personal feelings or beliefs.
An opinion is what you think or feel about something.
What is an Opinion?
An opinion is your personal view or feeling about something. It can be about anything, like a favourite colour, food or activity. For example, you might say, "I think pizza is the best food." Others might disagree with your opinion, but that does not mean that your opinion is wrong.
How to Form an Opinion
Here are the steps to form and share your opinion:
- Think about things you like or dislike.
- Decide which of these things you will share an opinion about.
- Explain your choice by using the word because.
- Write your opinion down.
Subordination in Opinions
When giving reasons for your opinion, you can use words like when, if, that or because. These words help explain why you feel a certain way.
- When: I am happy when I eat ice cream.
- If: I like ice cream if it is chocolate.
- That: I think that ice cream is the best dessert.
- Because: I like ice cream because it is sweet and cold.
Opinion – Example
Let’s look at how to write an opinion using these steps.
Examples of Opinions
| Steps | Example |
|---|---|
| Think | I like playing football. |
| Decide | I will share my opinion about football. |
| Explain using because | I like playing football because it is fun. |
| Write | I like playing football because it is fun. |
Opinion – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- Opinion: What you think or feel about something.
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Steps to form an opinion:
- Think about things you like or dislike.
- Decide which of these things you will share an opinion about.
- Explain your choice by using the word because.
- Write your opinion down.
- Subordination words: Use when, if, that or because to explain your opinion.
By understanding these steps and using subordination words, you can clearly express their opinions and understand those of others.
Frequently Asked Questions about Opinions
What Is an Opinion? exercise
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What does an opinion tell us?
HintsThe correct answer is related to expressing personal feelings about something.
When we express an opinion, we use words such as I like, I dislike, My favourite or I prefer.
I like the unicorn cupcakes!
This is Jane's opinion.
SolutionAn opinion tells us what someone likes, dislikes or feels about something.
I like the unicorn cupcakes! This is Jane's opinion.
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What is the opinion and what is the reason?
HintsWhat does Jane say she likes? This is her opinion.
The word because links the opinion with a reason.
SolutionI like cooking is Jane's opinion, it is fun to experiment with different ingredients is her reason.
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If you were to share your opinion about your favourite outdoor activity, how would you start your sentence?
HintsThe question is about expressing your opinion about your favourite outdoor activity.
Recall how Jane and Ernie expressed their opinions.
Apply a similar structure when sharing your opinion about your favourite outdoor activity.
An opinion often begins with phrases such as I like or I prefer.
SolutionI prefer to spend my time outdoors zip lining because it makes me feel like a superhero.
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What are the steps for expressing an opinion?
HintsBefore we make a decision about our opinion, we have to think about what we are going to say or write about.
You need a reason for your opinion before you can write it down.
Solution- Think about things you like or dislike.
- Decide which of these things you will share an opinion about.
- Explain your choice by using the word because.
- Now you are ready to write your opinion down.
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How does Jane explain her choice of liking the unicorn cupcakes?
HintsWhat word does she use to link her opinion with a reason?
I like pizza because it's yummy and cheesy!
This is an opinion.
SolutionI like the unicorn cupcakes because they are sweet and cute!
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Can you help Jane?
HintsWhy might Jane like to eat pizza?
Imagine telling your friend why you enjoy rollerblading.
What makes it fun for you?
Solution- I like pizza because I like the different toppings.
- I prefer to drink water because it keeps me hydrated.
- I enjoy writing because it is fun to put my thoughts and ideas down on paper.
- I like to rollerblade because I can go fast down the hills.
