ESOL Sd/E3.1d Express views and opinions
Express views and opinions (i) Use some phrases for introducing an opinion, and know that it is not always necessary to use an introductory phrase Example: In my opinion... As I see it... Well, you see, the thing is... Swimming's good for you, because... (ii) Use modal verbs and other forms to express: obligation (e.g. should) future certainty (e.g. will) future possibility (e.g. may, might) Example: The government should... I think parents should... I think I'll pass. I'll probably pass. I might pass. (iii) Understand the importance of following up an opinion with reasons and using clauses of reason to do so, where appropriate
