Talk about Agreeing and Disagreeing in English

When talking in English, people often express their opinion of agreeing or disagreeing to each other. In this lesson, we will learn some vocabulary and useful phrases and listen to the expressions how to agree and disagree in English.

 

Agreeing

I agree.

So do I.

Me too.

Me neither. (Agreeing about a negative idea.)

I don’t either. (Agreeing about a negative idea.)

You’re right.

That’s right.

Good idea.

I think that’s a good idea.

Disagreeing

I disagree.

I don’t think so.

(No.) That’s not right.

Yes, but…

(I’m sorry, but) I don’t agree.

 

Exercises

Read the expressions below and choose the best answer.

• 1. I don't like mushrooms.
  
  So don't I.
  Neither do I.

• 2. I love to swim.
  
  I do.
  So do I.

• 3. I can touch my nose with my tongue!
  
  So can I!
  So do I!

• 4. I haven't got any brothers or sisters.
  
  I don't.
  Neither have I.

• 5. I love music from the fifties!
  
  I have too.
  Me too!

• 6. I've never been to Colombia.
  
  Neither do I.
  I have.

• 7. I'm not happy about the new teacher.
  
  I'm not either.
  I am too.

• 8. I tried to do the homework, but I can't do it.
  
  Neither do I.
  Neither can I.

• 9. I really want some chocolate.
  
  I don't.
  Neither do I.

• 10. I went to the cinema last night.
  
  So do I.
  So did I.