WeSpeak Idiomas

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In this episode I will be sharing segments of one of our English Conversation Workshops where we’ll analyze the difference between “I think” and “I think so”.

Find more examples below:

Think /θɪŋk/

verb (past tense and past participle thought /θɒːt/)
1 OPINION/BELIEF [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is true

think (that)

• I think that you’re being disobedient.
• I thought I heard a noise, are you sure we’re alone?
• She didn’t think her mom would believe her.
• Do you think I should call the police?
• I keep thinking it’s Monday today, it’s Tuesday!
• The protests lasted longer than anyone thought it would.
• Am I right in thinking that you have a twin sister?
• I can’t help thinking that he’s not the one for you.
• Do you honestly think I would jeopardize my job like that?

I think so

idiom
1 used to say that one believes that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc.

• Have they been to Portugal? I think so.
• Is Lucia on her way home? I think so.
• Will it rain today? I think so.
• Was James upset that you didn’t tell him? I think so.
• Will they sue the company for damages? I think so.

2 used to express a positive opinion about a question one has just asked

• Is taking the train more convenient? I think so.
• Is the euro stronger than the dollar? I think so.