Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 270 · 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 “However” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) Firstly (d) Another point is
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) Moreover (d) Firstly
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.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
6. 6.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) Even so (c) Secondly (d) In short
7. 7.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
8. 8.Which phrase sums up? (a) In addition (b) However (c) Moreover (d) To sum up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) To begin with
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
11. 11.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “A good example is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) To sum up
14. 14.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) To sum up
16. 16.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) For instance (c) In addition (d) In short
18. 18.True or false: “In addition” sums up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) A good example is (d) My first point is
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) Let me start with (c) In conclusion (d) A good example is
22. 22.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) In addition (d) However
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) Let me start with
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
26. 26.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
29. 29.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
30. 30.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Moreover (d) In addition
33. 33.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) In addition
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) For instance (c) To conclude (d) In conclusion
36. 36.True or false: “Take the case of” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To conclude (c) To sum up (d) To begin with
38. 38.True or false: “Even so” sums up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) In short
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) Take the case of (c) In contrast (d) Another point is

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