Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 909 · 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: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) For example
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) However (d) For example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) In addition
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Let me start with (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
9. 9.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) To begin with (c) Secondly (d) Let me start with
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) For instance (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
11. 11.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) In addition
12. 12.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
14. 14.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
16. 16.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) In short (c) However (d) On the other hand
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) For instance
19. 19.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) Even so
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) To conclude
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
23. 23.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Even so (c) Another point is (d) A good example is
24. 24.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) However (d) In short
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) My first point is
26. 26.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) Another point is (d) Firstly
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
29. 29.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Another point is (b) However (c) My first point is (d) Take the case of
30. 30.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To sum up (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) For instance
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
33. 33.🪧 “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
34. 34.Which phrase sums up? (a) Firstly (b) On the other hand (c) To sum up (d) Take the case of
35. 35.True or false: “For example” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) Moreover
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
39. 39.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False

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