Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 206 · 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 “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) However
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To begin with (c) To conclude (d) In conclusion
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
7. 7.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Secondly (d) To begin with
8. 8.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) For instance (d) Let me start with
10. 10.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Moreover (b) Firstly (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
12. 12.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) To begin with (c) However (d) In conclusion
15. 15.🪧 “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
16. 16.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) For instance (d) To begin with
17. 17.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) In short (c) My first point is (d) Firstly
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
19. 19.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) Another point is (d) To conclude
20. 20.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) However (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
23. 23.Which phrase sums up? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) In contrast (d) In conclusion
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
28. 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Firstly (c) In short (d) In conclusion
32. 32.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
34. 34.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Firstly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) A good example is
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
40. 40.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) Secondly

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