Choice Paragraph



In a paragraph where you have to make a choice, you need to choose which object, idea, or action that you prefer. Often, you will need to give your opinion on a choice of actions or events.

Example:    Write a paragraph stating whether you would prefer to play hockey or lacrosse.

The following words can help you to write a good choice paragraph:

Helper Words:

Point of ViewPersonal Opinion
in my opinionlike/dislike
beliefhope
ideafeel
understanding 
I think that 
I consider 
I believe 
it seems to me 
I prefer 




Point of View

in my opinion
Example:     In my opinion, hockey is more fun than lacrosse.

belief
Example:     My belief is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse.

idea
Example:     My idea is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse.

understanding
Example:     My understanding is that hockey is more fun than lacrosse.

I think that
Example:     I think that I would prefer to play hockey and not lacrosse.

I consider
Example:     I consider hockey to be more exciting than lacrosse.

I believe
Example:     I believe hockey is more exciting than lacrosse.

it seems to me
Example: It seems to me that hockey is more exciting than lacrosse.

I prefer
Example: I prefer hockey over lacrosse.



Personal Opinions

like/dislike
Example: I like the sport of hockey because it is fast and exciting.

hope
Example: I hope that I can play hockey in the future.

feel
Example: I feel that hockey is my favorite sport.