Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 302 · 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 short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) Let me start with (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
4. 4.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) In addition (c) Let me start with (d) A good example is
5. 5.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) Another point is (c) Even so (d) To conclude
6. 6.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) My first point is (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) Even so
9. 9.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For example (b) On the other hand (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
12. 12.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.True or false: “Moreover” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
16. 16.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
18. 18.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which phrase sums up? (a) For instance (b) Moreover (c) In conclusion (d) Secondly
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) In short (c) Take the case of (d) On the other hand
22. 22.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) In contrast
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
25. 25.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) To begin with (d) Moreover
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) To begin with (c) In addition (d) Firstly
28. 28.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) To begin with (c) To conclude (d) In conclusion
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) Another point is (d) A good example is
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) On the other hand (c) In short (d) Even so
32. 32.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “To begin with” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪧 “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
35. 35.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Moreover” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In contrast (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) To begin with (d) Firstly
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) For example (c) In short (d) In addition

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