Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 633 · 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) However (c) Firstly (d) Another point is
2. 2.True or false: “Moreover” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
5. 5.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) However (d) To sum up
6. 6.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Secondly
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) However (c) In contrast (d) Another point is
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
10. 10.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) Take the case of
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) My first point is (c) For instance (d) A good example is
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
13. 13.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) However (d) A good example is
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
17. 17.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Let me start with (b) Another point is (c) In conclusion (d) On the other hand
19. 19.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Even so (c) On the other hand (d) In conclusion
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) Let me start with (d) My first point is
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
26. 26.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) Secondly
28. 28.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) Even so (c) Take the case of (d) On the other hand
29. 29.True or false: “For instance” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) Moreover (d) To begin with
31. 31.Which phrase sums up? (a) In addition (b) On the other hand (c) Take the case of (d) In short
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To conclude (c) To sum up (d) For instance
33. 33.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) My first point is (c) For instance (d) Let me start with
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To conclude
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) In contrast (c) Take the case of (d) On the other hand
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) In addition (d) Firstly
40. 40.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True

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