Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 1 · 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.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
2. 2.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) In addition (c) Let me start with (d) For example
4. 4.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In conclusion (b) Even so (c) Moreover (d) Let me start with
5. 5.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) Moreover (c) Even so (d) For instance
6. 6.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) Firstly (c) In contrast (d) Take the case of
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) A good example is (d) In short
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
11. 11.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Even so (b) To begin with (c) For example (d) To sum up
12. 12.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) However
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
15. 15.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) In addition (d) Take the case of
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) In addition
17. 17.🪧 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) shows a contrast
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
19. 19.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) For example (d) In contrast
21. 21.Which phrase sums up? (a) A good example is (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) For example
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
24. 24.🪧 “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
25. 25.True or false: “Take the case of” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) Even so (d) In addition
28. 28.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) In conclusion
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
32. 32.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) However
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) Take the case of
37. 37.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) For example (d) Firstly
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) For instance

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids