Agreeing and Disagreeing Politely

by Vocafy Verifierat

Engelska (USA) A2 15 frågor People & relationships

Explore friendly ways to agree, disagree, and keep a conversation going.

1. 1. Välj rätt svar.

   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.

2. 2. Välj rätt svar.

   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.

3. 3. Fyll i luckan.

   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.

4. 4. Välj rätt svar.

   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.

5. 5. Välj rätt svar.

   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."

6. 6. Sätt orden i rätt ordning.

   Your friend says, "A small bag is easier to carry." You agree with this reason.

   • That's
   • point.
   • a good

   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.

7. 7. Fyll i luckan.

   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."

8. 8. Fyll i luckan.

   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.

9. 9. Sätt orden i rätt ordning.

   A friend says, "Morning is the best time to study." You have doubts about this opinion.

   • not sure
   • I'm
   • with you.
   • I agree

   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.

10. 10. Välj rätt svar.

    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.

11. 11. Välj rätt svar.

    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…"

12. 12. Välj rätt svar.

    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.

13. 13. Välj rätt svar.

    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.

14. 14. Välj rätt svar.

    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.

15. 15. Sätt orden i rätt ordning.

    Lee says, "Everyone thinks cooking is boring." Ana disagrees and gives an example.

    • not everyone
    • My brother
    • so
    • enjoys cooking,
    • finds it boring.

    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.