Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 598 · 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 instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) Secondly (c) On the other hand (d) However
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) To conclude (d) Even so
5. 5.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) For example (c) However (d) Firstly
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
7. 7.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) In contrast (c) On the other hand (d) Firstly
8. 8.🪧 “___, 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
9. 9.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) To sum up
10. 10.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
13. 13.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) Let me start with (c) Moreover (d) In contrast
14. 14.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) To conclude (d) To begin with
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) A good example is (c) Take the case of (d) For example
17. 17.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Let me start with (b) For instance (c) My first point is (d) Secondly
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) In short
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
20. 20.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
22. 22.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
23. 23.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
26. 26.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) In conclusion
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
29. 29.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) On the other hand (c) To conclude (d) Another point is
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) For instance (c) For example (d) Take the case of
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) For instance (c) To conclude (d) In conclusion
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) On the other hand (c) However (d) In contrast
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
35. 35.True or false: “To begin with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which phrase adds another point? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) In conclusion
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) A good example is (d) In contrast
39. 39.True or false: “A good example is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) For instance (c) My first point is (d) A good example is

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