Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 469 · 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 “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
2. 2.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
4. 4.Which phrase sums up? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
5. 5.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) Let me start with
6. 6.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) To begin with
8. 8.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) My first point is (d) To sum up
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) In addition
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) Let me start with (d) Take the case of
12. 12.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Secondly
15. 15.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) However
16. 16.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
18. 18.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
20. 20.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
22. 22.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Moreover
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) Another point is (d) For example
24. 24.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
25. 25.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) To begin with
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
27. 27.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “In contrast” sums up. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
31. 31.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) Secondly
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) In addition (d) Even so
37. 37.True or false: “On the other hand” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) Even so
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast

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