INFORMAL AGREEMENT
Your friend says: “This is a great movie!”. Give a short informal way to agree.
Exactly!
Your professor presents an idea you support. Give a simple formal way to agree.
I share your view.
our friend says: “This is the best restaurant in town”. You disagree. Give a simple informal response.
I don’t agree.
Your colleague gives an opinion that you do not share. Give a polite formal disagreement.
I respectfully disagree.
You are talking to your best friend. Which is more appropriate: “Yeah, totally!” or “I completely agree with your point”?
Yeah, totally!
Your classmate says: “The exam was really difficult”. Give an informal way to agree.
Yeah, you’re right.
Your colleague presents a proposal you support. Give a formal way to express agreement.
I completely agree with your point.
Your friend says: “That movie was amazing”. You disagree. Give an informal response.
I don’t think so.
Your professor makes an argument that you don't completely support. Give a polite response.
I don’t entirely agree with that view.
You are speaking to a professor. Which is more appropriate: “No way!” or “I respectfully disagree”?
I respectfully disagree.
Your friend says: “We should go out for dinner tonight”. Give an informal way to show strong agreement.
Yeah, totally!
During a university discussion, someone makes a convincing argument. How can you formally agree?
I believe you make a valid point.
Your classmate says: “Everyone loves this song”. You disagree. Give a short informal response.
Not really.
During a meeting, someone presents an idea you disagree with. Begin your response politely with “I see your point…”.
I see your point, but I have a different perspective.
You are talking with a classmate. Complete the informal response: “I don’t agree, but ______”.
I think…
Your friend says: “I think this is the best restaurant in town”. Give an informal response showing strong agreement.
Absolutely!
During a formal discussion, someone presents an argument that you strongly support.
I fully support this argument.
Your friend says: “We should cancel the party”. You strongly disagree.
No way!
During a formal discussion, someone presents an argument you disagree with. Give a diplomatic response using “I understand your argument…”.
I understand your argument; however, I disagree with your conclusion.
During a formal debate, complete the sentence: “I see your point, but ______”.
I have a different perspective.
Your friend says: “I think we should start exercising together”. Give an informal response showing enthusiastic agreement.
Definitely! / Sure!
A colleague presents an idea and you strongly agree with their position. Give a formal response.
I couldn’t agree more.
Your friend says: “There’s no problem with arriving late to the meeting”. Give a stronger informal disagreement.
I think you’re wrong.
During a debate, you disagree with another participant but want to remain respectful. Use a formal expression beginning with “I would…”.
I would argue that…
Your friend says: “I think this is a great idea.” You agree. Which response is least appropriate for an informal conversation: “Absolutely!” / “You’re right”. / “I am in complete agreement”.
I am in complete agreement.