Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 564 · 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.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Moreover (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
7. 7.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) For instance (d) In contrast
9. 9.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
10. 10.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
12. 12.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪧 “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
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) However (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
17. 17.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Even so (b) In conclusion (c) In addition (d) To begin with
19. 19.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) In addition (c) Firstly (d) In contrast
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) Moreover
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
22. 22.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
26. 26.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) To conclude
29. 29.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) For example
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
33. 33.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) Another point is (d) Take the case of
34. 34.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) On the other hand (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
36. 36.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
38. 38.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) In contrast (c) In addition (d) Firstly
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point

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