Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 205 · 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.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) However (d) Firstly
2. 2.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Firstly (b) Moreover (c) To begin with (d) A good example is
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
4. 4.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) A good example is (d) Secondly
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
6. 6.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Take the case of (c) Secondly (d) A good example is
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) In conclusion (c) In short (d) To sum up
12. 12.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) However
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
14. 14.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) On the other hand (d) For instance
16. 16.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
18. 18.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
20. 20.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) To conclude (c) Another point is (d) To sum up
22. 22.True or false: “Another point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) However (d) Another point is
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) Let me start with (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
26. 26.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) In addition
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
31. 31.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Let me start with (c) Take the case of (d) Firstly
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Even so
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) On the other hand (c) My first point is (d) A good example is
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
38. 38.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In conclusion

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