AGREEING AND

DISAGREEING
TEACHER
Gloria Montenegro Friedl
STUDENT
Gerardo Gallardo
2017
In certain situations, both at university
and in our careers, we have to give
our opinions and discuss subjects
that we may disagree about. It is
useful to know some of the correct
language so that we can agree and
disagree politely without causing
offence.
 ASKING SOMEONE FOR THEIR
OPINION
What do you think of your new job?
How do you feel about working with
foreigners?
What are your feelings about the changes
we made?
What is your honest opinion about this
canvas model?
 GIVING YOUR OPINION
I think Gerardo has the best idea.
I dont think he doesnt know much about
accountability.
Personally, I think Gerardos English is not
bad.
In my opinion we should travel by plane.
As far as Im concerned , the whole meeting
was a waste of time.
 EXACTL NEITHE
Y R DO I
I BEELIEVE
THAT
I MAY BE
WRONG
I BUT I
THINK BELIEVE
IN MY
THAT OPINION

THE
ITS MY
PROBLEM IS
OPINION
THERE IS NO THAT
THAT
DOUBT ABOUT
THAT
I AM OF THE
SO DO I SAME
OPINION
HERE ARE SOME EXPRESSIONS YOU CAN USE TO AGREE AND DISAGREE
AGREEING
Thats right!
Absolutely!
Exactly!
Me too!
Yes, I agree!
I totally agree!
I couldnt agree more!
I see exactly what you mean!
You're right. That's a good point.
DISAGREEING
I dont agree!
I totally disagree!
Absolutely not!
Thats not right!
Im not sure about that.
PARTLY AGREEING
I agree up to a point, but ...
I see your point, but ...
Thats partly true, but ...
I'm not so sure about that.
 Did you know that the verb AGREE has at
least 10 different uses or meanings - all
depending on how it is used in a sentence?
We can

Agree With,
AgreeOn,
AgreeTo,
AgreeTo Do,
AgreeAbout
HOW TO USE THE VERB
AGREE
IF YOU AGREE WITH SOMEONE ABOUT/ON
SOMETHING
you have the same opinion as them.

Examples:
1. I agree with you.
2. Boss:Gerardo is definitely the right person for the
job.
Co-worker: Yes, I agree.
3. We all agreed that we needed to improve our
English.
4. Gerardo and his wife agree on most things.
Gerardo and his wife agree about most things
 IF YOU AGREE TO DO SOMETHING,
you say you will do something that someone
asks you to do.

Examples:
1. Gloria agreed to help Gerardo improve his
English.
2. Gerardos boss has agreed to give him a
holiday!
IF YOU AGREE TO SOMETHING,
you give your permission for it.
Examples:
1. His boss has agreed to his holiday
dates.
2. His father did not agree to the idea
of visiting China Town in NY.
 IF TWO OR MORE PEOPLE AGREE ON
SOMETHING, OR AGREE TO DO
SOMETHING,
it means that they decide something
together.
Examples:
1. We couldn't agree on what to buy.
2. They agreed to meet on Sunday.
 IF TWO OR MORE PARTIES ( TWO OR MORE PEOPLE,
COUNTRIES, COMPANIES, ETC.)AGREE SOMETHING,
it means that they reach a formal agreement about it.
Then, this agreement is often written into a
contract, treaty or plan.
Examples:
1. The government agreed a plan to tackle the
economic crisis.
2. The two companies agreed a way forward in
their dispute.
 IF TWO DESCRIPTIONS OF SOMETHING
AGREE,
they are the same.
Examples:
1. I have heard two versions of this
story, and both agreed..
2. Police could not locate the criminal
because none of the descriptions
given by the witnesses agreed.
THERE IS ALSO AN ENGLISH PHRASAL VERB THAT USES AGREE
Meaning 1: IF YOU AGREE WITH SOMETHING,
you think that it is morally acceptable.
Examples:
1. I don't agree with the way he treats his wife.
2. Many people dont agree with cruelty to animals.

Meaning 2: IF A TYPE OF FOOD OR DRINK DOES NOT AGREE WITH

YOU,
this means that it makes you feel a bit ill.
Examples:
1 That seafood did not agree with me. I think I need to lie down!
2. Having a large dinner does not really agree with me. It makes
it hard for me to sleep at night.

Meaning 3: IF SOMETHING AGREES WITH YOU,

it makes you feel good or healthy.
Example:
You look very well! Life in the countryside obviously agrees with
you
 MAKE YOUR OWN
DICTIONARY
Choose 5 words or expressions for you
to learn weekly from each lesson that
you find are significant for you
write a definition
use it in an example sentence
translate it into your language
CRISIS= crisis
C
A time of intense difficulty or danger.
Chile is starting an economic crisis

W
WITNESS= testigo
A person who sees an event, a crime
or accident, take place.
I was an eye witness on the car
accident.