Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 990 · 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) However (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
2. 2.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) To conclude
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) Even so (d) However
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) Even so (d) Secondly
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
6. 6.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
8. 8.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) Moreover (c) To conclude (d) To begin with
9. 9.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 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
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
12. 12.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) Even so (c) Another point is (d) For example
13. 13.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To sum up (b) Let me start with (c) Firstly (d) For example
14. 14.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) Moreover (d) In contrast
16. 16.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🪧 “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
18. 18.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) A good example is
19. 19.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) For instance
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) A good example is (c) My first point is (d) Let me start with
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) For instance (c) For example (d) Take the case of
25. 25.🪧 “___, 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
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
27. 27.True or false: “In contrast” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
29. 29.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) However (c) Let me start with (d) For example
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
31. 31.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) My first point is (c) On the other hand (d) In contrast
33. 33.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
34. 34.True or false: “Let me start with” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) To sum up
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
38. 38.Which phrase sums up? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
39. 39.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Another point is
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) In contrast (c) In short (d) To conclude

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