Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 977 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
3. 3.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) However (d) To sum up
4. 4.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
6. 6.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) On the other hand
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
12. 12.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
16. 16.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
18. 18.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) For instance (c) Firstly (d) However
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Take the case of (b) My first point is (c) Moreover (d) For example
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) sums up
21. 21.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Moreover” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Secondly
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) In contrast
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Take the case of (c) However (d) For instance
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) In addition (d) For instance
30. 30.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In addition (b) Even so (c) In conclusion (d) A good example is
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) Let me start with (b) To sum up (c) On the other hand (d) For example
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) In contrast (c) In conclusion (d) However
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
39. 39.True or false: “To conclude” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast

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