Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 130 · 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.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) My first point is (c) Take the case of (d) A good example is
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
3. 3.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) To begin with (d) However
4. 4.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to guide the listeners
5. 5.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) Even so (c) In addition (d) A good example is
6. 6.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
8. 8.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) In contrast
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
10. 10.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) For instance (c) Take the case of (d) Let me start with
12. 12.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) However (d) To sum up
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
16. 16.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “For example” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
22. 22.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) However
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) In conclusion
24. 24.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
28. 28.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
30. 30.True or false: “Even so” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Even so (c) In addition (d) To begin with
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Take the case of (c) In addition (d) To begin with
34. 34.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) To begin with (c) However (d) To conclude
35. 35.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) However (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
37. 37.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
38. 38.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) Moreover (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
39. 39.True or false: “In addition” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point

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