How To Express Opinion Ideas
Often times when taking your IELTS, you will be asked to give your opinion. When you give your opinion it is very important to start by saying what is good about the opposite opinion. If I love books, instead of saying I love books.
Although some people prefer watching videos, I prefer reading books.
We can practice now.
Ques – What do you prefer, travelling alone or with friends?
Possible answer – Although some people prefer travelling with friends, I enjoy travelling the most when I am alone.
Although is used to show contrast. It is a good idea to use it when writing essays or speaking.
Even though is a similar word.
Ques- Would you rather go to desert or beach
Possible answer – Even though deserts have their own fun, I love beaches.
Understanding ALTHOUGH and EVEN THOUGH
| Although/Even though | subject he/she | verb | , | subject | verb |
Even though India is a good country, India has issues.
Subject can be anything, he/she/we/noun.
Verb – is is a verb
After this, you need to put a comma.
Remember, when using although/even though there are two parts of the sentence. The one before comma and the other after it.
Some more words –
Despite _______, I prefer ______.
Example- Despite the advantages of high earning job, I prefer doing a work that makes me happy.
Despite is followed by noun only.
________; nevertheless, ________.
Example -Some people like living alone; nevertheless, I like living with my family.
__________;however, ________.
Example- Some people like travelling; however, he likes living at his house.