Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 119 · 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.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) For example
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
5. 5.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
6. 6.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
7. 7.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) Let me start with (c) However (d) My first point is
8. 8.Which phrase sums up? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) Moreover (d) To begin with
9. 9.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) Even so (c) To conclude (d) In short
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) For instance (d) Firstly
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
16. 16.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To sum up (b) Secondly (c) For instance (d) Firstly
17. 17.True or false: “Take the case of” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “However” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) However (c) Secondly (d) Another point is
21. 21.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) Even so
22. 22.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
23. 23.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) Let me start with (c) Moreover (d) For instance
24. 24.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
25. 25.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) However (c) For example (d) To sum up
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
27. 27.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
29. 29.True or false: “On the other hand” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) In short (c) Let me start with (d) For example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) In contrast
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
33. 33.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) Take the case of (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
35. 35.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) In addition (d) Firstly
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) On the other hand (c) My first point is (d) To begin with
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) For instance (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) My first point is (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Take the case of (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) Even so (d) Let me start with

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