Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 50 · 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 adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) In conclusion
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) On the other hand
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
4. 4.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
5. 5.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to make it longer (d) to guide the listeners
6. 6.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
8. 8.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) To sum up
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) However (d) My first point is
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) To sum up (c) For instance (d) A good example is
13. 13.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) A good example is (c) To sum up (d) However
15. 15.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) Let me start with
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
19. 19.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Take the case of
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) Firstly (d) Moreover
21. 21.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
22. 22.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
24. 24.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
25. 25.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To conclude (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
27. 27.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) Even so (c) Moreover (d) Let me start with
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
35. 35.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To begin with (b) On the other hand (c) My first point is (d) Moreover
36. 36.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) However (d) For example
37. 37.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
39. 39.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False

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