Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 578 · 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: “In addition” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
4. 4.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) To conclude (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
5. 5.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) Even so (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) For instance (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) In conclusion (d) Even so
13. 13.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) However (c) In contrast (d) Let me start with
15. 15.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
16. 16.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) Moreover (c) To sum up (d) In addition
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Secondly (c) My first point is (d) Take the case of
19. 19.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) In addition (c) Take the case of (d) Another point is
20. 20.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
22. 22.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) A good example is (c) To sum up (d) My first point is
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) In short (c) For instance (d) For example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) However (c) On the other hand (d) In contrast
25. 25.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) Let me start with (c) For example (d) Take the case of
26. 26.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) Let me start with (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
29. 29.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Firstly (b) Even so (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
32. 32.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) For example (d) Even so
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
36. 36.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
37. 37.True or false: “For example” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
39. 39.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) To sum up (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) In addition

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