Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 616 · 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 shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) Take the case of (c) On the other hand (d) Firstly
2. 2.True or false: “A good example is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 “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
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
6. 6.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
7. 7.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
10. 10.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Another point is (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) On the other hand
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
12. 12.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) However (c) Firstly (d) Even so
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) For instance (d) My first point is
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) To conclude (d) In addition
16. 16.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) To begin with (c) On the other hand (d) My first point is
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) However (d) My first point is
21. 21.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) To conclude
24. 24.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which phrase sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) To sum up (c) Let me start with (d) For example
26. 26.True or false: “On the other hand” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Take the case of
29. 29.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) Moreover (c) In addition (d) For instance
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Secondly
31. 31.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) To begin with (c) Take the case of (d) Firstly
32. 32.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) In short (d) To begin with
35. 35.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point

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