Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 877 · 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) On the other hand (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
2. 2.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
5. 5.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) However (d) To begin with
7. 7.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) However (c) To conclude (d) To begin with
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) To sum up (d) Let me start with
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
11. 11.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) In addition
13. 13.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) However (d) In conclusion
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
15. 15.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) Moreover
16. 16.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
18. 18.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To begin with (b) For example (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
20. 20.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) To begin with (c) On the other hand (d) For example
22. 22.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
24. 24.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) To sum up (d) For example
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Moreover (d) In addition
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) Another point is
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) In contrast (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
33. 33.True or false: “For instance” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
35. 35.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) To conclude
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up

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