What can you say instead of "I think" (don't sink,

please)
I would say/think
In my opinion
To my mind
I am of the opinion that
I hold the opinion that

When you "agree" or when you "don't agree":

I entirely/quite agree with you.
I agree to (with) her plan.
I am of the same opinion.
I disagree with you: I am sure you're mistaken.
I stick to my opinion.

When you want to say the "opposite" of what someone else

said:

I maintain the contrary.

In contrast to what you said, I maintain that...........

When you want to "ask a question":

May I interrupt you?
There arises the question/point whether/if......
This question raises the whole issue

1. Many vegetarians believe that factory farming is a cruel and unnecessary

practice and that our diets would be healthier if we ate less meat.
Do you agree?
2. Animal rights protesters argue that the export of live animals for
slaughter is uncivilized and should be prohibited under international
law. Do you agree?
3. "Keeping animals in zoos and circuses to entertain human-beings is
selfish and inhumane." Do you agree?
4. Bullfighting, fox-hunting and whale-hunting are part of some
countries’ traditions. Do you think that Spain, England and Japan
have a right to continue these traditions?
5. "The British spend far too much money on household pets. They
would do better to have fewer cats and dogs and to use the money to
help poor and hungry people." What do you think?
6. Would you ever wear a fur coat?
7. Is it right to use animals for medical research or to test cosmetics?