opinion

Everyday

1. An opinion is what you think or believe about something; it may not be the same as what others think. tree →
2. An opinion is advice or a judgement from an expert, like a doctor's opinion. tree →

In the lessons

In English and thinking lessons, pupils learn to tell fact from opinion: a fact can be proved true or false («Paris is in France»); an opinion is a view («Paris is the best city»). Persuasive writing gives opinions with reasons. In respect lessons, people can have different opinions and still be friends; listen politely and disagree kindly. Phrases: «in my opinion», «give your opinion», «have an opinion», «a matter of opinion», «second opinion», «change your opinion».

Examples

• In my opinion, dogs are better than cats. tree →
• Everyone is allowed their own opinion. tree →
• Is that a fact or an opinion? tree →
• What's your opinion of the new playground? tree →
• They have different opinions about the film. tree →
• The doctor wanted a second opinion. tree →
• Give your opinion and a reason for it. tree →
• Which pizza is best is a matter of opinion. tree →
• "That is your opinion," said the apple-bough. tree →

Note

Plural opinions. Begins with a vowel sound: «an opinion». Stress on the second syllable: «o-PIN-yun». «In my opinion» is used in persuasive writing. An opinion can't be proved true or false, but it can be supported with reasons.

In Jewish tradition

In English and thinking lessons, pupils learn to tell fact from opinion: a fact can be proved true or false («Paris is in France»); an opinion is a view («Paris is the best city»). Persuasive writing gives opinions with reasons. In respect lessons, people can have different opinions and still be friends; listen politely and disagree kindly. Phrases: «in my opinion», «give your opinion», «have an opinion», «a matter of opinion», «second opinion», «change your opinion».

Examples

• This opinion, however, he afterwards revoked. (See Dr. Graetz's "History of the Jews," Vol. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• 32) According to the opinion of the author, it may be arranged as follows: (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• The opinions of Hebrew Kabalistic Rabbis and of two French mystics may be fitly introduced here. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.' (Writings JOB.32.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion. (Writings JOB.32.17, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not declare you mine opinion. (Writings JOB.32.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Plural opinions. Begins with a vowel sound: «an opinion». Stress on the second syllable: «o-PIN-yun». «In my opinion» is used in persuasive writing. An opinion can't be proved true or false, but it can be supported with reasons.