Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 803 · 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.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) Even so
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
5. 5.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) For instance
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) To conclude
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) On the other hand
9. 9.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) However
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
11. 11.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) Moreover (d) Firstly
14. 14.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) For example
17. 17.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For instance (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
20. 20.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) For example
22. 22.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) For example (c) In short (d) For instance
24. 24.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) Let me start with
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
27. 27.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) However (d) For example
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
31. 31.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) For instance (c) For example (d) My first point is
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) Take the case of (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
35. 35.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) My first point is (c) In conclusion (d) Another point is
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
37. 37.True or false: “To sum up” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) To conclude (c) Even so (d) Another point is

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