Giving an Opinion with a Reason

What are we learning today?

You will learn how to say your opinion in a sentence and give a reason. You will use because.

Explanation

• Start with I think ... or I'd prefer ...
• Then add because and a reason.
• After would prefer, use to and the verb.
• Opinion adjectives: great, brilliant, wonderful, amazing, awful, boring.
• Do not use very with strong adjectives.

Examples

1. I think shopping is awful. It is so boring.
2. I'd prefer to ride my bike. I don't like ball sports.
3. I'd prefer to help animals because I love dogs.

Remember!

• Always give a reason with because.
• Say I'd prefer to go, not I'd prefer going.
• Say awful, not very awful.

Check yourself

1. Complete: I'd prefer ___ stay at home.
2. Give a reason: I don't like shopping ...