Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 136 · 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) For instance (b) In contrast (c) To conclude (d) In addition
2. 2.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In short (b) Secondly (c) On the other hand (d) For instance
3. 3.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) However
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) In short (d) A good example is
5. 5.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Take the case of” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
8. 8.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) In contrast (d) In short
10. 10.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) For example
12. 12.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
14. 14.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) To begin with (d) To conclude
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
18. 18.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) For instance (c) In addition (d) However
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) Secondly
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
22. 22.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) However
23. 23.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
24. 24.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
25. 25.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) In contrast
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) A good example is (c) Another point is (d) For instance
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) Even so (d) However
30. 30.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
32. 32.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) To conclude (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
33. 33.True or false: “Secondly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) To begin with
35. 35.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) Secondly
37. 37.True or false: “Another point is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
40. 40.True or false: “A good example is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True

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