Agreeing and Disagreeing Politely
Explore friendly ways to agree, disagree, and keep a conversation going.
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1. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Which reply clearly agrees with Eva?
Eva: "This park is a lovely place for a picnic."
- I agree. It's quiet and green.
- I don't agree. It's too noisy.
- I'm not sure. I haven't been there.
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- I agree. It's quiet and green.
Adding a reason after "I agree" helps keep the conversation going.
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2. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Which reply disagrees without being rude?
Ben: "I think this movie is great."
- You're wrong. Don't argue with me.
- I'm sorry, but I don't agree.
- You don't understand movies at all.
A respectful reply talks about the opinion, not the person's ability.
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- I'm sorry, but I don't agree.
"I'm sorry, but…" can make disagreement sound less direct.
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3. ਖਾਲੀ ਥਾਂ ਭਰੋ।
Mia agrees with Dan's opinion.
Dan: "The earlier train is a better choice."
Mia: "You're ___. We'll have more time when we arrive."- wrong
- unsure
- right
Mia thinks Dan's idea is good.
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Dan: "The earlier train is a better choice."
Mia: "You're right. We'll have more time when we arrive.""You're right" is a simple way to agree with someone's idea.
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4. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
How does Leo feel about the cafe?
Ava: "This cafe is a good place for breakfast."
Leo: "I think so, too."- He thinks it is a bad place for breakfast.
- He also thinks it is a good place for breakfast.
- He has not decided if it is a good place for breakfast.
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- He also thinks it is a good place for breakfast.
Here, "so" refers to Ava's idea, and "too" shows that Leo feels the same way.
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5. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Which reply shows strong agreement with Nora?
Nora: "City parks make life better."
- Maybe.
- I'm not sure about that.
- Absolutely!
The speaker agrees completely.
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- Absolutely!
"Absolutely!" expresses stronger agreement than "Maybe."
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6. ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਓ।
Your friend says, "A small bag is easier to carry." You agree with this reason.
- a good
- That's
- point.
The reply starts by referring to your friend's idea.
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That's a good point.
"That's a good point" shows that you value the reason someone gives.
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7. ਖਾਲੀ ਥਾਂ ਭਰੋ।
Sara wants to disagree politely with Owen's idea.
Owen: "That new restaurant is the best place for our meeting."
Sara: "I ___ think that's a good idea. It's too loud, so we won't be able to hear each other."- do
- don't
- also
Sara does not think the restaurant is suitable.
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Owen: "That new restaurant is the best place for our meeting."
Sara: "I don't think that's a good idea. It's too loud, so we won't be able to hear each other.""I don't think…" presents disagreement as your own view rather than saying "You're wrong."
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8. ਖਾਲੀ ਥਾਂ ਭਰੋ।
Alex gives a reason to take the bus instead.
Sam: "The train is the best choice because it's fast."
Alex: "You may be right, ___ the bus costs much less."- because
- so
- but
Alex moves from Sam's reason to a different point.
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Sam: "The train is the best choice because it's fast."
Alex: "You may be right, but the bus costs much less.""You may be right, but…" allows room for another person's view before giving your own.
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9. ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਓ।
A friend says, "Morning is the best time to study." You have doubts about this opinion.
- not sure
- I'm
- I agree
- with you.
Begin with the words that express doubt.
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I'm not sure I agree with you.
"I'm not sure I agree" is a gentle way to question someone's opinion.
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10. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
What does Maya agree with?
Tom: "This restaurant has good prices and great food."
Maya: "I agree about the prices, but not about the food."- The restaurant has good prices.
- The restaurant has great food.
- Both the prices and the food are good.
Maya responds differently to the two parts of Tom's opinion.
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- The restaurant has good prices.
You can agree with one part of an opinion and disagree with another.
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11. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
What does Raj mean?
Emma: "I don't like games with a lot of rules."
Raj: "Neither do I."- He likes games with a lot of rules.
- He also dislikes games with a lot of rules.
- He has never played games with a lot of rules.
Emma gives a negative opinion, and Raj feels the same way.
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- He also dislikes games with a lot of rules.
"Neither do I" shows agreement after an opinion beginning with "I don't…"
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12. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Why does Max say "I see what you mean"?
Lily: "The large table is better because it has more room."
Max: "I see what you mean, but it won't fit in our kitchen."- To show he understands Lily's reason.
- To say he agrees to get the large table.
- To ask what the word "table" means.
Understanding someone's idea is not the same as agreeing with it.
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- To show he understands Lily's reason.
"I see what you mean" can show understanding even when your opinion is different.
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13. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Which reply keeps the conversation friendly after Kim disagrees?
You: "I think small towns are better places to live."
Kim: "I don't agree. Cities have more things to do."- Then you must change your mind.
- I won't talk to you if you disagree.
- That's okay. We don't have to agree.
Different opinions do not have to end a friendly conversation.
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- That's okay. We don't have to agree.
Accepting a different opinion shows respect for the other person.
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14. ਸਹੀ ਜਵਾਬ ਚੁਣੋ।
Which reply is a friendly way to learn more about Omar's opinion?
Omar: "I think studying at home is better than studying in the library."
- Why do you always have strange ideas?
- Why do you think that?
- Why don't you just agree with me?
Ask about his reason without judging his idea.
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- Why do you think that?
A friendly question gives someone space to explain before you agree or disagree.
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15. ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਓ।
Lee says, "Everyone thinks cooking is boring." Ana disagrees and gives an example.
- enjoys cooking,
- so
- My brother
- finds it boring.
- not everyone
Ana gives her example first, then explains what it shows.
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My brother enjoys cooking, so not everyone finds it boring.
A simple example can question an opinion without criticizing the person.