Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 396 · 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 “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) On the other hand (c) In contrast (d) However
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
5. 5.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Another point is
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
8. 8.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
10. 10.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Even so (c) Moreover (d) Take the case of
12. 12.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
13. 13.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
15. 15.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
16. 16.True or false: “Even so” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
19. 19.True or false: “For example” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
21. 21.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) To sum up
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
24. 24.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) However
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Even so (d) For example
26. 26.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “In short” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “For example” sums up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
30. 30.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) Firstly (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
32. 32.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) Secondly (c) However (d) My first point is
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) Even so (d) Secondly
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
36. 36.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) In contrast (d) On the other hand
37. 37.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover

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