Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 184 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
2. 2.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) To begin with (d) Even so
3. 3.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) However
5. 5.True or false: “Moreover” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) On the other hand
8. 8.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) My first point is (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
11. 11.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
12. 12.🪧 “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
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) To begin with
15. 15.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) Moreover (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) Secondly (d) For example
17. 17.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For instance (b) On the other hand (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) To conclude
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
20. 20.True or false: “Moreover” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) A good example is (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
23. 23.🪧 “___, 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
24. 24.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Secondly (c) My first point is (d) For instance
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
26. 26.True or false: “Take the case of” sums up. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
28. 28.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) For example
31. 31.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
33. 33.True or false: “To begin with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase sums up? (a) My first point is (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
35. 35.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Even so (b) In contrast (c) Firstly (d) However
36. 36.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) In addition
39. 39.True or false: “To conclude” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) Secondly (d) Moreover

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