Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 723 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
2. 2.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
5. 5.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) In contrast (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
6. 6.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In addition (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) On the other hand
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.True or false: “Another point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
12. 12.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
13. 13.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) However (d) To sum up
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) My first point is
15. 15.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) However (c) Even so (d) Secondly
19. 19.True or false: “A good example is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
21. 21.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) On the other hand (c) In contrast (d) However
25. 25.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) For instance (c) However (d) To sum up
26. 26.True or false: “In contrast” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) In conclusion
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) To conclude
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) Moreover (c) In conclusion (d) In short
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) Even so (b) Take the case of (c) In conclusion (d) For example
37. 37.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🪧 “___, 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
39. 39.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) A good example is (d) In addition

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