Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 54 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) For example
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
3. 3.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Even so (c) On the other hand (d) However
6. 6.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In conclusion
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) In short (d) For instance
9. 9.True or false: “To begin with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
11. 11.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) Another point is (d) To begin with
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) To sum up
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
17. 17.True or false: “A good example is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🪧 “___, 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
19. 19.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
22. 22.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) For example
25. 25.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
32. 32.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) On the other hand (d) For instance
33. 33.True or false: “Take the case of” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪧 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
35. 35.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) In contrast
36. 36.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) Even so (d) However
39. 39.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “However” sums up. (a) False (b) True

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