Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 364 · 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.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) On the other hand (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
2. 2.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
3. 3.True or false: “For example” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
6. 6.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which phrase sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) In conclusion (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
10. 10.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) A good example is (d) However
11. 11.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) Let me start with (c) For instance (d) In contrast
12. 12.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) In short (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
14. 14.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) In addition (c) My first point is (d) In short
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
16. 16.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
21. 21.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) Let me start with
24. 24.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) For instance (c) Moreover (d) Let me start with
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
26. 26.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) In conclusion (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) Take the case of (d) For example
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
31. 31.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
34. 34.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
35. 35.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) However
36. 36.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “For instance” adds another point. (a) True (b) False

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