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What you say when giving your opinion about something

in my opinion/in my view
used when giving your opinion about something:
Their concerns are, in my opinion, fully justified.
In my opinion, the cathedral is one of the world's most beautiful churches.
In my view, the court made the right decision.
STUDY NOTE: Grammar
Don't say 'According to my opinion' when you mean in my opinion.
I think that
used when giving your opinion about something:
I think that everyone should be able to own their own home.
I think that hunting should be banned.
STUDY NOTE: Grammar
When you are writing essays, it is a good idea to quote another writer to support your
argument, rather than just say I thin that ... !his wi"" give your argument much more
authority. #or e$amp"e: As %obsbawm &'()(* has pointed out, the rise o+ the cotton
industry created a huge demand +or cotton goods.
it seems to me that
used when saying that you thin that something is probab"y true. ,ou use this especia""y
when you have considered a situation care+u""y and want to give your overa"" opinion
about it:
It seems to me that there is some truth in her argument.
I beieve that
used about strong"y he"d be"ie+s, +or e$amp"e about mora" issues:
I believe that the death penalty is morally wrong.
Reference: Longman writing handbook repared by: !. !oushyar

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