Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 110 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (Show the road): Start: Firstly, To begin with, My first point is. Add: Secondly, In addition, Moreover, Another point is. Example: For example, For instance, A good example is. Contrast: However, On the other hand, In contrast, Even so. Sum up: To sum up, In conclusion, To conclude, In short.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) To begin with (c) Another point is (d) Firstly
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
4. 4.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Secondly
5. 5.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) Secondly (d) In conclusion
6. 6.Which phrase sums up? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
7. 7.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
9. 9.True or false: “In short” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
11. 11.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In conclusion
12. 12.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) For example (d) Take the case of
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
16. 16.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
19. 19.True or false: “For example” sums up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) For example (c) To conclude (d) Take the case of
21. 21.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) To sum up
23. 23.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) However (d) Firstly
24. 24.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “A good example is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) In addition
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) To conclude (d) To begin with
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) Moreover
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To conclude (c) Secondly (d) In conclusion
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
36. 36.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “To sum up” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) However (c) Firstly (d) Take the case of
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example

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