Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 80 · 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: “Firstly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) In conclusion
3. 3.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In conclusion (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) Firstly
4. 4.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
5. 5.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Take the case of (c) In contrast (d) To begin with
6. 6.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
8. 8.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
9. 9.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) Secondly (d) In conclusion
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) Firstly (c) On the other hand (d) Another point is
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) However (d) For instance
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) A good example is (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
16. 16.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) Even so (d) To sum up
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) My first point is (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
24. 24.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) For instance
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
27. 27.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
30. 30.True or false: “In short” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) For instance
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Another point is
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
38. 38.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point

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