Objective:
Students will learn and practice using different expressions
to agree and disagree in English conversations.
In everyday conversations, we often need to express agreement
or disagreement with someone's opinion. Learning how to use these
expressions politely is an important skill in English communication. Whether
you agree completely or have a different opinion, there are various ways to
express your thoughts respectfully.
This worksheet will help you practice using expressions of
agreement and disagreement in simple conversations. By understanding these
phrases, you will feel more confident when sharing your opinions and responding
to others in English. Let's start with some examples and exercises to improve
your skills!
Part 1: Common
Expressions
1. Expressions of Agreement
- I agree with you.
- You're right.
- I think so, too.
- Exactly!
- That's true.
- I couldn't agree more.
- Absolutely!
- That's a good point.
2. Expressions of Disagreement
- I don't think so.
- I disagree.
- I'm not sure about that.
- That's not always true.
- I see your point, but...
- I understand, but...
- I can't agree with that.
- I have a different opinion.
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Example Dialogues Using Expressions of Agreement and
Disagreement
A: "I think we should start school later in the
morning. It's hard to wake up early."
B: "I agree with you. It’s tough to be fully awake so
early."
A: "Exactly! Starting at 9 a.m. would be much
better."
B: "I see your point, but some students like to finish
early so they have time for other activities."
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Dialogue 2:
A: "I believe doing group projects is more effective
than individual work."
B: "I don't think so. Sometimes it’s hard to work with
others."
A: "I understand, but group projects help us learn
teamwork."
B: "That's true, but not everyone participates
equally."
These examples show how students can agree or disagree
politely while still respecting each other's opinions.
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct expression of agreement or disagreement
to complete the dialogue:
1. A : "I think
online learning is better than traditional classes."
B :
"________. I find it harder to focus online."
a) I couldn't agree
more
b) I disagree
c) Absolutely
2. A : "The new school rules are too strict."
B : "________, they are there to keep us
safe."
a) I think so,
too
b) That's a good
point
c) I understand,
but
3. A : "I believe everyone should learn how to
cook."
B : "________! It's an important life
skill."
a) Exactly
b) I disagree
c) I don't think so
4. A : "We should have less homework during the
holidays."
B :
"________. Students need a break."
a) You're
right
b) I'm not sure
about that
c) I see your
point, but
5. A : "Football is the best sport in the
world."
B : "________. I prefer
basketball."
a) That's true
b) I agree with
you
c) I have a
different opinion
Match the situation with the appropriate response.
Write the number next to the right column.
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1 |
Someone says
the new movie was boring. |
"I
see your point, but I still think we need some rest." |
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2 |
Your friend
thinks homework is important, but you don’t agree. |
"Absolutely!
Reading is very useful." |
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3 |
A classmate
says learning English is difficult, and you agree. |
"I
can't agree with that. I thought it was delicious." |
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4 |
Your teacher
says reading more books will help improve your English |
"Exactly!
I didn't like it either." |
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5 |
Someone
thinks the food at a restaurant is bad, but you liked it. |
"You're
right, it can be challenging." |
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Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about the following
topic:
"Is
it better to study in the morning or at night?"
- Include one expression of agreement and one expression of
disagreement.
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