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Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 56 · 40 questions
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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.

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

Answer key

  1. gives an example
  2. However
  3. gives an example
  4. False
  5. False
  6. In contrast
  7. To sum up
  8. True
  9. Moreover
  10. However
  11. To begin with
  12. True
  13. True
  14. True
  15. False
  16. Another point is
  17. True
  18. sums up
  19. False
  20. Firstly
  21. gives an example
  22. Let me start with
  23. Let me start with
  24. Secondly
  25. In short
  26. adds another point
  27. shows a contrast
  28. to guide the listeners
  29. False
  30. starts the first point
  31. A good example is
  32. True
  33. adds another point
  34. In conclusion
  35. sums up
  36. For example
  37. For example
  38. In contrast
  39. adds another point
  40. False

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