Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 473 · 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 “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) For instance (d) A good example is
4. 4.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) In conclusion (d) For example
6. 6.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
7. 7.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) However
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
9. 9.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) In conclusion (d) Even so
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
11. 11.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
12. 12.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) To begin with (d) To conclude
15. 15.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) Even so (d) In contrast
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
20. 20.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
21. 21.True or false: “To conclude” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Take the case of (c) In short (d) To begin with
25. 25.True or false: “For example” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) However (d) In addition
27. 27.🪧 “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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) Firstly
29. 29.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) In addition
32. 32.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) To conclude (c) For instance (d) Secondly
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
34. 34.True or false: “To begin with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) For instance (d) Another point is
36. 36.True or false: “However” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
38. 38.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
40. 40.Which phrase sums up? (a) Another point is (b) To sum up (c) In addition (d) Secondly

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