Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 511 · 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.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) Moreover
3. 3.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) In addition (c) However (d) To begin with
4. 4.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) In short
5. 5.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) To sum up
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
7. 7.True or false: “Firstly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🪧 “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
9. 9.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
11. 11.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
12. 12.🪧 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
13. 13.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) On the other hand (c) To begin with (d) Even so
14. 14.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To conclude (d) Another point is
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
18. 18.True or false: “However” sums up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) However (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) To sum up
21. 21.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
22. 22.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) In conclusion (d) Let me start with
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) To sum up (c) In addition (d) In conclusion
28. 28.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Even so (d) Secondly
29. 29.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) To sum up (c) In contrast (d) In addition
32. 32.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) On the other hand (c) Firstly (d) In short
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
34. 34.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
37. 37.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In addition (b) However (c) A good example is (d) In conclusion
38. 38.True or false: “Secondly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) For instance (d) My first point is
40. 40.Which phrase gives an example? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) In short (d) For instance

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