Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 144 · 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.True or false: “To begin with” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
3. 3.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
5. 5.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) In contrast
7. 7.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) To sum up
11. 11.True or false: “To sum up” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) To sum up
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) For example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) In addition (c) For instance (d) A good example is
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) In conclusion (c) Secondly (d) Another point is
18. 18.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Another point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
23. 23.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) For example (d) To sum up
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
26. 26.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) In short (c) To begin with (d) In contrast
27. 27.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) On the other hand (d) However
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
29. 29.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
31. 31.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
32. 32.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) However (d) In conclusion
33. 33.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
36. 36.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) A good example is (c) In addition (d) Firstly
37. 37.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Even so (c) Take the case of (d) A good example is
39. 39.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example

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