Using “I Find…” to Give Your Opinion

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In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the structure I find + object + adjective to share your opinions and impressions. You’ll discover how this simple pattern can help you talk about tastes, experiences, and feelings in a natural way. By the end, you’ll find this structure easy – and maybe even fun!

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Introduction

Watch the video and fill in the gaps.

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"819, how about you give me a couple of jumping jacks if you … it so funny. You all … it funny? You all think this is funny. Since you all … it so amusing, how about you come on out here and give me 10 jumping jacks?"

Jumping jacks – an exercise where you jump to a position with your legs spread apart and your arms raised above your head, then return to the starting position.

Amusing – something that makes you smile or laugh; entertaining.

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What does “You all find it funny” mean?

Complete the rule, use the following words: find/subject/adjective/something …. + … + … + …

Theory - part 1

Exercise 1

Fill in the gaps with the verb find in the correct form.

Present simple – She ________ the local market too expensive.

Past simple – I ________ the hike exhausting but worth it.

Present simple – He ________ long emails annoying.

Present perfect – We ________ this café to be a quiet place to work.

Future simple – They ________ the hotel very comfortable.

Present perfect – She ________ yoga helpful for her back pain.

Present simple – I ________ winter mornings refreshing.

Past simple – The teacher ________ the students’ work impressive.

Present simple – He ________ it hard to wake up early on Mondays.

Future simple – You ________ the guide friendly and knowledgeable.

Exercise 2

Rewrite the following sentences using think.

I find this film funny. → I …..

She finds the soup tasty. → She …..

We find the park beautiful. → We …..

They find the game exciting. → They …..

He finds the lesson easy. → He …..

Rewrite the following sentences using find.

I think this chair is comfortable. → I …..

She thinks the book is boring. → She …..

We think the shop is expensive. → We …..

He thinks the room is too small. → He …..

I think the beach is relaxing. → I …..

Exercise 3

Create sentences based on the following emojis. Replace the 🤔 with the correct form of find. Get creative with the other emojis!

Example: She 🤔 🎬 😂 → She finds the film funny.

I 🤔 📚 😴

They 🤔 🏖️ 😎

We 🤔 🏬 💸

He 🤔 🛋️ 😌

She 🤔 🍲 😋

I 🤔 🏙️ 🌟

He 🤔 🎮 🤩

We 🤔 🏋️‍♂️ 😓

They 🤔 🌳 🌸

I 🤔 🐶 🥰

Exercise 4

Let’s discuss! Answer the questions. Make sure you use ‘find’ in your answers!

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If the object after find is a verb, use it in the -ing form (gerund). I find gardening relaxing. They find waiting for buses annoying. She finds getting up early difficult.

Do you find horror films scary?

Do you find travelling by plane stressful?

Do you find driving tiring?

Do you find coffee energising?

Do you find cooking relaxing?

Do you find reading before bed helpful for sleeping?

Do you find exercising in the morning invigorating?

Do you find listening to music while working distracting?

Do you find learning new languages challenging?

Do you find gardening therapeutic?

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Let’s make our questions more interesting! They don’t have to start with “Do you find….”

What book do you find interesting? Why?

Can you think of a place you find relaxing?

What food do you find delicious?

Is there a sport you find exciting to watch?

What kind of music do you find boring?

Do you find learning English easy or difficult? Why?

What city do you find beautiful?

Can you name a film you find funny?

What do you find stressful in your daily life?

Is there a job you find very tiring?

Extra questions:

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Exercise 5

Match basic adjectives with C1 level synonyms:

Theory - part 2

Revision

Exercise 6

Replace the simple adjectives in the sentences with the advanced ones.

The weather was gloomy all week, and it made me feel tired.

Running along the beach early in the morning can be really energising.

I found the lecture extremely boring and hard to follow.

The view from the mountain was beautiful.

The ending of the film was disappointing.

His ideas about technology are very old-fashioned.