Lesson 7 First Part Positive and Negative Agreements Grammar

8/11/2019 Lesson 7 First Part Positive and Negative Agreements Grammar

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Agreeing and disagreeing

English is a polite language. Even when you think someone iswrong about something, it is rude to directly contradict that

person. This means that you have to do so indirectly. You

also have to be careful to notice when an English person

wants to disagree, since you might think he is just discussing

the subject, or even that he is agreeing with you.

This section teaches how to agree politely and how to

disagree politely and how to do it rudely if you want to. Italso shows how to avoid agreeing or disagreeing.


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Positive Agreement

If you agree with someone about an opinion, you can simply say "I

agree" or "You're right."

For example,

A: I think we need more time.

B: I agree. / You're right.

The words "so" and "too" are often used in expressions of positiveagreement.

Note that "too" usually comes at the endof the sentence, and "so"

at the beginning.


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Remember to use "question order" with so.

For example,

A: I'm in a hurry.

B: So am I. / I am too. / Me too.

A: I need to go to the bathroom.

B: So do I. / I do too. / Me too.

"question order" = so + verb + subject


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To agree with a positive statement:We use so + auxiliary modal verb + pronoun:

'I like tea without sugar.''So do I.'

To agree with a negative statement:We use nor/neither + auxiliary modal verb + pronoun:

'I don't like tea with sugar.''Nor do I.' or 'Neither do I.'


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Negative Agreement

For negativeagreement, use neitherin place of "so," and eitherin

place of "too."

For example,

A: I'm not hungry.

B: Neither am I. / I'm not either.*

A: I don't have enough money anyway.B: Neither do I. / I don't either.*


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Sometimes you will have to agree or disagree with an opinion.

For example:

What a beautiful baby!

You may also have to accept or reject a suggestion

For example:

Would you like to finish reading this?


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Suggestions

Formal

A formal suggestion is a complete question. Veryformal suggestions are

given in the third person.

For example:

Butler : Would Sir like to partake of coffee?

Lord Jones : I will, thank you.

or

Not at this time, thank you.

Normal formal suggestions use 'you'

Waiter : Would you like some coffee?

Harry Jones : Yes, thank you.

That would be nice, thank you.

I would indeed.

or

Not right now, thank you.

No thanks.

Do you have tea?


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Disagreeing

To express disagreement, you may simply say "I disagree" or "I don't thinkso." For example,

A: I think John Doe would make a great President.

B: I disagree. / I don't think so.

You may also disagree by stating the opposite opinion, sometimesstressing a word for emphasis.

A: I don't like chocolate ice cream.

B: Well, I do. / Well, Ido.


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So / Neither ?

To disagree with a positive statement:We use pronoun + auxiliary modal verb + not (-n't):

'I like tea without sugar.'

'I don't.'

To disagree with a negative statement:We use pronoun + auxiliary modal verb:

'I don't like tea with sugar.'

'I do.'


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Expressing disagreement

I don't think so.

(strong)No way.

I'm afraid I disagree.

(strong)I totally disagree.

I beg to differ.

(strong)I'd say the exact opposite.

Not necessarily.

That's not always true.

That's not always the case.

No, I'm not so sure about that.


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Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

- I disagree with what you're saying.

- I don't agree with you/think so/see it that way.

- I couldn't agree less.

- I couldn't disagree more.

- You've got to be joking/kidding!

- You can't really be serious!

- Come off it!


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Polite disagreementSample phrases (from formal to informal)

- I respect your opinion/You have a right to your opinion, but I think...

- I'm not sure I can agree with what you say about...

- I understand what you're saying but...

- You could be right, but...

- But I thought...

- Yes, but...


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Agreeing and disagreeing quiz

1. Maggie: I love rice.

Normy: Yuk. _________ .

So do I.

I do

I don't

I prefer hamburgers.

A.

B.

C.

D.

2. Polly: My Mum can't stand techno music.

Sally: ________ mine.

So can

Neither can

Coal

So are

A.

B.C.

D.

Click on the correct letter to see if your answer is right.


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A.B.C.

D.

A.

B.C.

D.

3. Teacher: I'm tired.Students: _________ .

So are we

So are you

So am INeither is we

So I haven'tNeither had I

Neither have ISo have I

4. Johny: I've never been to Granada.Sally: ___________ .


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A.

B.

C.D.

A.B.C.

D.

5. Billy: I hate tomatoes.Lilly: ________ .

6. Elly: I'd like to visit The Greek Islands.Robby: ______________ .

I do them too.So do I

Neither do II do

Me too

So would I

So do ISo had I

#6 has 2 (two)possible answers.


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A.

B.

C.D.

7. Polly: I went to the cinema on Saturday.Pammy: What a coincidence. ____________

A.

B.C.

D.

8. Mary: I'm not going out tonight.Shelly: ____________ .

So was I

So did ISo do ISo went I

So am I

So do I

Neither am I.I'm not.


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Complete the following sentences by underlining the correctword from the options given.

Quiz 2

During the meeting, the managers asked everyone present to give them[

]on the presentation that theyd just

seen. Some people said that they strongly[]with the new direction that the media company was taking. They said that

they would be much[ ]if there were more

opportunity to discuss the plans before any final decision was reached. In

his role as [ ], Tim Peacock said that he would

look into the possibility of holding workshops to allow more time fordiscussion between staff.

agreement / / informationfeedback

disagreed /

/ prohibitunhappy

comfortable /happier / prefer

fireman / editor /director

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