← Signposting phrases lesson New set →

Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 107 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

  1. In addition
  2. True
  3. gives an example
  4. To begin with
  5. sums up
  6. On the other hand
  7. shows a contrast
  8. sums up
  9. In short
  10. to guide the listeners
  11. True
  12. To sum up
  13. shows a contrast
  14. starts the first point
  15. For example
  16. True
  17. For instance
  18. To sum up
  19. To begin with
  20. gives an example
  21. False
  22. However
  23. False
  24. For example
  25. False
  26. However
  27. In contrast
  28. gives an example
  29. To conclude
  30. Moreover
  31. False
  32. adds another point
  33. False
  34. False
  35. shows a contrast
  36. To sum up
  37. For example
  38. False
  39. My first point is
  40. To begin with

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