Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 985 · 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 “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
5. 5.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
6. 6.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
7. 7.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) In contrast (d) Let me start with
9. 9.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Even so (d) Let me start with
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Let me start with (c) Even so (d) In contrast
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
14. 14.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) To conclude (d) Let me start with
15. 15.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) However (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
16. 16.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
17. 17.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Even so (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) In addition
18. 18.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) A good example is (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In addition (d) Even so
21. 21.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) For example (d) Let me start with
24. 24.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) However
26. 26.True or false: “Moreover” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” 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 “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
30. 30.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
31. 31.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
34. 34.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) To begin with
36. 36.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “For example” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which phrase gives an example? (a) On the other hand (b) Even so (c) For example (d) My first point is
39. 39.True or false: “In contrast” sums up. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) Another point is (c) My first point is (d) Even so

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