Quick opinions

Say the missing word, then name what follows it: an adjective, a noun phrase, or an infinitive. ⚡

1. This podcast is … interesting.
2. It was … a useful lesson.
3. The screen is … small to read.
4. Is the room quiet …?
5. We had … much homework.
6. That is … an expensive restaurant.
7. The instructions are not clear ….
8. The coffee is … hot to drink.

Use these opinion starters:

Build stronger evaluations

Look at the patterns before you connect the ideas.

Connect an opinion to its result

Connect each starter with the ending that completes the idea.

Compare useful and difficult things

Connect each opinion with the most logical ending.

Agree or disagree with a reason

Connect each opinion with its result.

Complete the evaluations

Choose from so, such, too, enough. Read each completed sentence aloud. 🗣️

1. It is [___] a long meeting that everyone needs a break.
2. The explanation was [___] confusing for me to follow without examples.
3. We do not have [___] information to decide whether the offer is reasonable.
4. The music is not loud [___] for people at the back to hear clearly.
5. She gave [___] useful advice that I decided to follow it.

Check the structures in context

Decide whether each statement is correct

Read carefully: focus on the whole structure, not only the target word.

Choose the best structure

Select the form that makes each opinion logical and grammatical.

1. In my opinion, the novel was [___] interesting that I finished it during one weekend, although it was quite long.
2. As far as I’m concerned, it was [___] an expensive meal that I would not recommend the restaurant to friends.
3. I disagree with the review because the explanation is clear [___] for beginners who read the examples carefully.
4. I believe that the suitcase is [___] heavy to carry upstairs without help, even though it has useful wheels.

Final opinion check

Complete the quick review

1. It was … an enjoyable concert.
2. The film was … long that I lost interest.
3. This bag is … heavy to carry.
4. Is there … food for everyone?
5. In my opinion, the book was … difficult for beginners.

Keep these patterns

Give your final view

Choose a film, book, restaurant, or place. Give an opinion and a reason.

In my opinion, … because …
I believe that … because …
As far as I’m concerned, … because …