Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 301 · 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” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Another point is” sums up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) For instance (d) To sum up
6. 6.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) For instance (c) To conclude (d) However
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) Take the case of (d) In conclusion
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) For instance (c) Secondly (d) Let me start with
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Secondly (d) For example
10. 10.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
13. 13.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) In short
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) However (c) Firstly (d) A good example is
16. 16.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) To sum up
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) My first point is
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Moreover (c) In short (d) To sum up
19. 19.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) In addition (b) My first point is (c) For example (d) To sum up
21. 21.True or false: “Moreover” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) On the other hand
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
24. 24.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
26. 26.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Secondly
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
28. 28.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) sums up
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) In short
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) In addition (d) To sum up
33. 33.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) A good example is
36. 36.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
38. 38.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast

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