Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 520 · 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.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) To sum up
2. 2.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) gives an example
4. 4.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
6. 6.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) Even so (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
7. 7.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) Take the case of (d) Let me start with
8. 8.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
9. 9.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) To conclude (d) Take the case of
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
12. 12.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) However (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
14. 14.True or false: “In short” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
20. 20.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to fill silence
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Secondly (c) To begin with (d) Firstly
22. 22.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) For example
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
25. 25.True or false: “However” sums up. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) For instance
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) In conclusion
28. 28.True or false: “To sum up” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) In short (c) For example (d) Secondly
30. 30.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) Firstly
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
32. 32.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) In short (c) Moreover (d) To conclude
35. 35.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In addition
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
37. 37.True or false: “Firstly” sums up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
39. 39.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example

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