Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 758 · 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: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
5. 5.True or false: “However” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To sum up
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) In conclusion
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
12. 12.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
13. 13.True or false: “For instance” sums up. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) My first point is
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) On the other hand
17. 17.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Take the case of (b) In conclusion (c) In contrast (d) Firstly
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) For instance (c) To begin with (d) Another point is
21. 21.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) In short
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) sums up
23. 23.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
26. 26.🪧 “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
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) Let me start with (c) For example (d) My first point is
28. 28.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) In addition
29. 29.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) Secondly
31. 31.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) In short
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) In addition (d) Firstly
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
37. 37.Which phrase sums up? (a) Even so (b) In short (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
38. 38.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) A good example is
40. 40.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False

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