Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 986 · 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.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) In short (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
3. 3.True or false: “To conclude” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Another point is (d) Let me start with
5. 5.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) A good example is (d) To sum up
6. 6.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
7. 7.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
12. 12.True or false: “In contrast” sums up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Even so (b) In contrast (c) Secondly (d) However
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Firstly (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
19. 19.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Let me start with (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) In conclusion (d) Let me start with
21. 21.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) In contrast (c) However (d) On the other hand
23. 23.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which phrase sums up? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Even so (d) To sum up
25. 25.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
26. 26.🪧 “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
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
28. 28.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
33. 33.True or false: “For instance” sums up. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) In short (c) However (d) Take the case of
35. 35.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
37. 37.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) However
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) To begin with (d) However
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) In contrast (c) In addition (d) Another point is
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Moreover (c) Firstly (d) To begin with

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