Conditional - Types Zero, One, Two & Three + Wishes (PDF Download)

  🔹 Zero Conditional We use the Zero Conditional to talk about general truths, facts, and things that always happen under certain conditions — often related to science, routines, or rules. Examples: If you mix red and blue, you get purple. Plants die if they don't get sunlight. When water freezes, it expands. Structure: if/when + present simple → present simple 📝 Exercise – Put the verbs in the correct form: If you (drop) ____________ a glass, it (break) ____________. People (feel) ____________ tired if they (not sleep) ____________ well. If the alarm (ring) ____________, the staff (evacuate) ____________ the building. 🔹 First Conditional The First Conditional is used for real or likely situations in the future. It talks about what will happen if a certain condition is met. Examples: If she studies hard, she'll pass the test. We'll leave early if the weather is bad. When I see him, I'll give him your message. Structure: ...

Expressing Opinion (Agreeing & Disagreeing) - 1st Year Bac + Exercises

 

💬 Sharing Opinions


🔹 Giving Your Own Opinion


We use the following phrases when we want to share what we personally think or how we see things:




  • From my point of view…

  • To me…

  • What I believe is…

  • I feel that…

  • If you ask me…

  • I'd personally argue that…

  • One thing I’d say is…

  • Let me just mention that…

  • My view is that…

  • What I’m trying to say is…

✅ Example Sentences:

  • From my point of view, technology has improved education.

  • If you ask me, weekends should be longer.

  • I feel that everyone should learn first aid.

🔹 Expressing Common Opinions

These phrases are used to express what many people or society in general believes:

  • Many believe that…

  • People often claim that…

  • It's widely said that…

  • It's often assumed that…

  • The general opinion is that…

✅ Example Sentences:

  • Many believe that success depends on hard work.

  • It's often assumed that younger people are better with technology.

  • The general opinion is that public transport should be free.

🔹 Agreeing with Someone

Here are some phrases to show that you support or agree with someone else's opinion:

  • Absolutely.

  • You're right about that.

  • I agree completely.

  • Me too.

  • I see it the same way.

  • No doubt about it.

  • That makes sense.

  • I’m with you on that.

  • True enough.

  • You said it!

✅ Example Sentences:

  • Absolutely, the movie was brilliant.

  • You're right about that—it was too expensive.

  • I’m with you on that. The rules are too strict.

🔹 Disagreeing Politely

These phrases help you disagree without being rude:

  • I see it differently.

  • I'm not so sure about that.

  • That's debatable.

  • I have a different view.

  • I'm not convinced.

  • With all due respect…

  • I wouldn’t say that.

  • That might not be the case.

  • Sorry, but I think otherwise.

  • I beg to differ.

✅ Example Sentences:

  • I’m not convinced that online learning is always better.

  • With all due respect, I think the opposite is true.

  • I see it differently. I believe phones should be banned in class.

📝 Practice Exercises

A. Fill in the blanks with the right phrase from the lesson:

  1. __________, I think learning two languages is a huge advantage.

  2. __________, people often believe that bigger cities offer more opportunities.

  3. I agree with you __________.

  4. __________, I feel social media can be harmful if overused.

  5. I’m sorry, __________ I don’t agree with that point.

B. Match the sentence with its type (Personal Opinion / General Opinion / Agreement / Disagreement):

  1. It's widely said that reading improves memory.

  2. I wouldn't say that’s completely true.

  3. I feel students should get more practical lessons.

  4. You're right—group work does help.




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