Showing Agreement And Disagreement

Study the following expression that show agreement.

1. Sure
Waiter : “Could you possibly move to a table near the window?”
Susanti : “Oh, yes, sure.”

2. By all means
Susanti : “The table is dirty. Could you clean it?”
Ani : “By all means.”
3. I approve of it
Kurnia : “Do you mind contributing one thousand rupiahs?”
Waiter : “No. I approve of it.

4. That’s good idea
Lukman : “Shall we have a drink?”
Maryana : “That’s a good idea.”

5. That’s fine
Sugiharti : “I’m going to wear this dress to the party. What do you think, Nani?”
Nani : “That’s fine.”

6. That sounds like a good idea
Anton : “How about having dinner at the restaurant?”
Emma : “That sounds like a good idea.”

7. I’d be glad
Dianti : “Would you like to come to my party?”
Yudith : “I’d be glad to.”

8. I’m in favour of it
Widi : “How about buying a flower vase, I think Dianti likes it.”
Kurnia : “I’m in favour of it.”s


Note :

Expressing an agreement :

• I do agree.
• I think so.
• That’s right/true/ correct.
• I’m with you.
• Yeah / yup ( informal ).
• I can’t agree more.
• I’m in complete agreement with you ( formal / official ).

Expressing a disagreement :

• I ( totally ) disagree.
• I can’t agree with …
• I don’t think so.
• That’s not true / right.
• No way !
• Not a chance!
• I see what you mean, but …
• That may be true, but …

Example :

Doni : I think we will start the fund raising next month.
Leo : Sorry, I disagree with you. Don’t put off until tomorrow what we can do today.
Doni : All right, then. Let’s start with selecting the committee members.