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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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"7258"
"I can't get that high"
"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

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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.
  1. Do you find horror films scary?
  1. Do you find travelling by plane stressful?
  1. Do you find driving tiring?
  1. Do you find coffee energising?
  1. Do you find cooking relaxing?
  1. Do you find reading before bed helpful for sleeping?
  1. Do you find exercising in the morning invigorating?
  1. Do you find listening to music while working distracting?
  1. Do you find learning new languages challenging?
  1. 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….”
  1. What book do you find interesting? Why?
  1. Can you think of a place you find relaxing?
  1. What food do you find delicious?
  1. Is there a sport you find exciting to watch?
  1. What kind of music do you find boring?
  1. Do you find learning English easy or difficult? Why?
  1. What city do you find beautiful?
  1. Can you name a film you find funny?
  1. What do you find stressful in your daily life?
  1. Is there a job you find very tiring?
 
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Let’s make your answers more interesting! We’ll need some C1-level adjectives for that. Let’s take a look!

Exercise 5

Match basic adjectives with C1 level synonyms:
gloomy🌧️😔
underwhelming
energising⚡🏃‍♂️
invigorating
boring😴📄
nerve-wracking
beautiful 😍🌅
outdated
disappointing😞💔
dreary
old-fashioned🎩📻
infuriating
stressful😰⏳
stunning
frustrating 😡🤯
 
Answer key
  • gloomy 🌧😔 → dreary
  • energising ⚡🏃‍♂️ → invigorating
  • boring 😴📄 → dull
  • beautiful 😍🌅 → stunning
  • disappointing 😞💔 → underwhelming
  • old-fashioned 🎩📻 → outdated
  • stressful 😰⏳ → nerve-wracking
  • frustrating 😡🤯 → infuriating
dull
 

Theory - part 2

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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.
  • Waiting for the exam results was extremely stressful.
  • The traffic jam this morning was frustrating.

Exercise 7

Let’s put that knowledge into practice! Replace the emojis with their C1-level synonyms and answer the questions.
  • Do you find grey winter mornings 🌧️😔, or do you enjoy the atmosphere?
  • Do you find exploring a new city ⚡🏃, or does it leave you worn out?
  • Do you find commuting on the same route every day 😴📄?
  • Have you ever visited a tourist attraction that looked amazing in photos but turned out to be 😞💔 in person?
  • Do you find old traditions charming or 🎩📻?
  • Do you find historical landmarks 😍🖼 in real life, or do they disappoint you?
  • Do you find public speaking 😰⏳, or do you thrive under pressure?
  • Do you find waiting in endless queues 😡🤯? How do you handle those situations?
  • Do you find swimming in cold water ⚡🏃, or deeply unpleasant?
  • Do you find seeing a mountain range for the first time 😍🖼, or does it not impress you much?
  • Do you find social media layouts from ten years ago 🎩📻, or do you miss the simplicity?
  • Have you bought something expensive that looked perfect online but felt 😞💔 when it arrived?
 
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Wanna sound a bit fancier? Add “to be” in your sentence. I find this book interesting. = I find this book to be interesting. -The second sentence sounds more formal. -The first sentence is more common, though. -You’ll often hear “to be” in academic writing and legal context — e.g. “We find the evidence to be insufficient.”

Exercise 8

Rewrite the sentences by adding “to be” after the object.
  1. I find this article misleading.
  1. We find the weather unpredictable in spring.
  1. They found the instructions too complicated.
  1. She finds the city noisy at night.
  1. The judge found the evidence insufficient.
  1. The researchers found the proposed method highly effective in reducing energy consumption.
  1. The committee found the candidate’s qualifications exceptional for the role.
  1. The survey found the new safety measure widely accepted among employees.
  1. The auditor found the financial statements free from material misstatements.
  1. The study found the correlation between the variables statistically significant.
Answer key
  • I find this article to be misleading.
  • We find the weather to be unpredictable in spring.
  • They found the instructions to be too complicated.
  • She finds the city to be noisy at night.
  • The judge found the evidence to be insufficient.
  • The researchers found the proposed method to be highly effective in reducing energy consumption.
  • The committee found the candidate’s qualifications to be exceptional for the role.
  • The survey found the new safety measures to be widely accepted among employees.
  • The auditor found the financial statements to be free from material misstatements.
  • The study found the correlation between the variables to be statistically significant.