Popular IELTS Opinions Synonyms to Use in 2024

Kasturika Samanta

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Updated On Feb 06, 2024

What can I Say Instead of My Opinion?
Why Should You Know Opinions Synonyms for IELTS?
Materials to Practice
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Vocabulary accounts for one-fourth of the total band score, especially in IELTS Writing and Speaking. One of the easiest ways to improve this score is to learn synonyms and employ them appropriately. As opinion is an important part of both these modules, today, we will learn opinions synonyms for IELTS that can help you boost your score.

Let’s begin with some ‘my opinion’ alternatives followed by more interesting information and practice!

What can I Say Instead of My Opinion?

There are different phrases that you can use instead of ‘my opinion’ in IELTS Writing and Speaking. But, you have to be careful while choosing the synonyms as they might have slight differences in their meaning or usage.

My Opinion IELTS Synonyms For IELTS Writing and Speaking

Given below are my opinion synonyms for IELTS that can be used to improve one’s writing.

Personal Opinion

To express your views while writing an essay, you can use the following my opinion IELTS synonyms for IELTS Writing as well as Speaking modules.

Phrase	Example
From my point of view…	From my point of view, parents are right not to allow their children to participate in violent activities.
In my view…	In my view, the government should introduce more regulations to control the environmental pollution that is caused by the factories.
From my perspective…/ From my standpoint…	From my perspective,/From my standpoint, after-school activities should be allowed in schools to let students relax.
I think/ I believe…	I think/ I believe recycling waste products is the most viable option for us to promote sustainable development and reduce waste.
It seems to me that…	It seems to me that enough steps are not being taken to alleviate the unemployment issues of society.
I would say that…	I would say that watching my friend win that competition was one of the proudest moments of my life.
I’d like to point out that …	I’d like to point out that the education system needs to include activity-based learning instead of just focusing on rote memorization.

Express Strong Opinion

Opinions can be strong or weak, i.e., it depends on how you voice your views and beliefs. To solidify your opinion, you can use adverbs like ‘strongly’, ‘absolutely’, etc.

Here are some phrases that you can use to express strong opinions:

Phrase	Example
I strongly agree with the idea that/I strongly opine that…	I strongly agree with the idea that/ I strongly opine that public speaking should be an integral part of the school curriculum.
I am convinced that …	I am convinced that I would never like to experience that nightmarish incident ever in my life again.
I am quite certain that …	I am quite certain that once I pass the IELTS exam with flying colours, I will be able to achieve my dream of studying in my dream college.

For Weak Opinion or Partial Agreement

Every few people in this world will consciously try to put out an opinion that sounds weak or half-hearted. However, in exams like IELTS, sometimes it is not possible to present your opinion in a very strong manner as it might sound rude to the examiner.

So, given below is a list of my opinion best IELTS synonyms to use in your exam:

Phrase	Example
I suppose…	Now that I think of it, I suppose we should have waited for the car. It would have avoided that mishap.
I guess…	I guess I would have to wait a few more years to save the sum of money which would allow me to buy that apartment.
I imagine…	I imagine we could have done that in a better way, but somehow it did not work out.
I doubt…	I doubt we will be able to save the endangered species if we continue to hunt them illegally.

Why Should You Know Opinions Synonyms for IELTS?

In IELTS, a candidate’s capacity to paraphrase is demonstrated to the examiner by using those words in the task description. They are especially important in the IELTS Writing section.

Other than that, synonyms are crucial in IELTS because:

Using synonyms will add diversity to speaking and writing, which in turn helps to avoid repetition and redundancy.
Synonyms also add sufficient length or improve the quality of writing and speech.
They enable the user to leave a positive impression or have a greater impact because the English language has such a vast ocean of vocabulary.
In IELTS Listening and Reading, synonyms enable the candidate to figure out the possible answer from the audio or the text provided.
The use of synonyms draws the reader or listener into the writing or the speech.

In short, the use of synonyms in appropriate contexts assists in increasing the band score for the lexical resources criterion.

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Materials to Practice

In IELTS, opinions are usually expressed in opinion essays for IELTS Writing and Part 2 and 3 of IELTS Speaking.

Therefore, we have curated a list of topics which will not only cement your writing and speaking skills but also help you understand the use of my opinion synonyms that you have learnt in the section above.

Topics for IELTS Opinion Essays with Sample Answer

Nowadays, large shopping centers and supermarkets are more common than small local shops. Is this a negative or positive development?

Sample Answer

Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

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The best way to improve health is to exercise daily. To what extent do you agree?

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The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

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Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Topics for IELTS Speaking Tests with Sample Answer

Talk about something you enjoyed doing in a group.

Sample Answer

Describe a subject you used to dislike but now have an interest in.

Sample Answer

Describe a job you would most like to have

Sample Answer

Describe a time when you were not allowed to use a mobile phone.

Sample Answer

Therefore, it is crucial to examine and learn in my opinion synonyms in English as part of your preparation for IELTS Writing and Speaking. For that, you can start with the list of topics with an IELTS vocabulary guide.

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