Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 971 · 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 starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) Firstly
6. 6.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) To sum up (c) To conclude (d) In contrast
9. 9.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For instance (b) However (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) Let me start with
11. 11.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
12. 12.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) To conclude (d) For instance
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) On the other hand (d) For example
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) However (c) On the other hand (d) In short
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
17. 17.True or false: “To begin with” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) Moreover (d) Even so
19. 19.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
22. 22.True or false: “In short” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) Secondly
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Take the case of (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
26. 26.True or false: “To begin with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) Let me start with (d) In conclusion
29. 29.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) On the other hand
30. 30.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) To sum up
31. 31.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Moreover (c) Another point is (d) Secondly
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) My first point is (c) To sum up (d) Moreover
34. 34.True or false: “In addition” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
36. 36.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) In addition
38. 38.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
40. 40.True or false: “To conclude” gives an example. (a) False (b) True

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