Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 878 · 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” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
5. 5.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) In conclusion
6. 6.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) To conclude (d) In addition
8. 8.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) Moreover
9. 9.True or false: “To conclude” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
11. 11.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Moreover (d) Even so
14. 14.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) Secondly (d) Let me start with
16. 16.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) In contrast (c) In short (d) To begin with
17. 17.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) To begin with (c) Even so (d) To sum up
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) On the other hand (d) Let me start with
19. 19.True or false: “For example” sums up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) To sum up (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) A good example is
21. 21.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) However (c) On the other hand (d) To conclude
22. 22.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Another point is (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) However
25. 25.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To conclude (c) To sum up (d) In short
27. 27.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) My first point is (d) For example
31. 31.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
32. 32.True or false: “In short” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” sums up. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
36. 36.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
37. 37.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
38. 38.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “In conclusion” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True

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