Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 357 · 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 “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
2. 2.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) For example (d) To sum up
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In contrast (c) On the other hand (d) Even so
5. 5.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) However (d) Even so
9. 9.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪧 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
14. 14.🪧 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
15. 15.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) On the other hand (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
17. 17.True or false: “A good example is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) In contrast (d) To conclude
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) Take the case of
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
22. 22.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) To conclude (c) In addition (d) Another point is
25. 25.True or false: “Take the case of” sums up. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) In addition (d) A good example is
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) In addition (d) Take the case of
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
30. 30.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To sum up
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) A good example is
32. 32.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
33. 33.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Another point is” sums up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) In conclusion
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) In conclusion

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