Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 137 · 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 phrase adds another point? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
2. 2.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
5. 5.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) To conclude (d) However
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
8. 8.True or false: “In short” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) On the other hand (c) In short (d) To conclude
12. 12.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) In short
13. 13.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
14. 14.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) However (d) To sum up
15. 15.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) For instance (d) For example
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) To sum up (c) To conclude (d) A good example is
21. 21.True or false: “In short” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Even so (c) For example (d) A good example is
24. 24.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) In conclusion (c) On the other hand (d) For instance
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) To conclude (d) Let me start with
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
28. 28.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
30. 30.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
33. 33.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
35. 35.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Secondly
36. 36.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) In contrast (c) Let me start with (d) Take the case of
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) Let me start with
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example

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