Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 131 · 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 shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) To sum up (d) In contrast
2. 2.🪧 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) gives an example
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) My first point is (d) In conclusion
4. 4.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) On the other hand (d) Let me start with
5. 5.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) For example
9. 9.True or false: “In addition” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) However (d) In conclusion
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) A good example is
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) To conclude
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) In addition
17. 17.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Firstly (b) In addition (c) For example (d) However
18. 18.True or false: “For example” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) To conclude
21. 21.Which phrase sums up? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) Firstly (d) In conclusion
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.True or false: “In contrast” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) Even so (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
28. 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
29. 29.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) In addition (c) However (d) To begin with
31. 31.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Even so (c) My first point is (d) A good example is
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
34. 34.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) My first point is (c) In short (d) To begin with
35. 35.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) Firstly (d) For example
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) Take the case of (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) To sum up
37. 37.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
38. 38.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “For example” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) Secondly (d) However

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