Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 625 · 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 adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) To begin with (d) Even so
3. 3.🪧 “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
4. 4.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
7. 7.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) However
9. 9.True or false: “Another point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
12. 12.True or false: “To sum up” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Secondly (d) To conclude
15. 15.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
16. 16.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) For example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) On the other hand (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
18. 18.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Even so (c) In contrast (d) Secondly
21. 21.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
23. 23.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) In short (c) Let me start with (d) To conclude
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
27. 27.True or false: “In addition” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) To conclude (c) Let me start with (d) Take the case of
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) Let me start with (d) In conclusion
30. 30.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) Let me start with (c) Even so (d) To sum up
32. 32.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) Even so (c) In short (d) Secondly
33. 33.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
37. 37.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up

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