grammar · academic

In my opinion, + clause

Band 4-5task2speaking

A phrase to introduce your viewpoint; suitable for formal essays.

Examples

“In my opinion, governments should prioritise public transport.”

“In my opinion, technology has improved the quality of education.”

“In my opinion, stricter laws could reduce pollution.”

Band 8 sentence

“In my opinion, investing in renewable energy is essential for sustainable economic growth.”

Collocations

  • In my opinion, + clause
  • In my opinion + , (use comma)

Common mistakes

According to me, education is important.→In my opinion, education is important.

In my opinion the school should improve.→In my opinion, the school should improve.

Say it for a higher band

5I think + clause→6Personally, + clause→7+In my opinion, + clause

Synonyms

I believe / I think

Easily confused

I think

“I think schools should teach practical skills.”

According to + noun

“According to the report, air quality has worsened.”

Related words

It is imperative that + clauseOn the other hand, + clauseThere is a strong case to be made for + V-ingTo sum up, + clauseThese findings have important implications for + NPIt took + somebody + [time] + to + VOne advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...This paper contends that + clause

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