Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 181 · 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.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) However (c) Even so (d) In contrast
3. 3.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “To begin with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) However (d) In conclusion
6. 6.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) Secondly (d) For example
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Secondly (c) In conclusion (d) Another point is
8. 8.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to guide the listeners (c) to make it longer (d) to fill silence
9. 9.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
10. 10.Which phrase gives an example? (a) A good example is (b) In contrast (c) Firstly (d) To conclude
11. 11.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) Moreover (c) For instance (d) Secondly
12. 12.True or false: “In contrast” sums up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
15. 15.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
17. 17.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
18. 18.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) To conclude (c) Take the case of (d) To begin with
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
22. 22.True or false: “Even so” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “However” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
26. 26.True or false: “In contrast” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) Take the case of
29. 29.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Secondly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
32. 32.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) To sum up
33. 33.True or false: “Take the case of” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
37. 37.Which phrase adds another point? (a) A good example is (b) For instance (c) In addition (d) In contrast
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) Even so (c) On the other hand (d) Take the case of
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
40. 40.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False

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