Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 666 · 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.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) Firstly (d) Moreover
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
3. 3.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) Even so
4. 4.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) A good example is (c) To begin with (d) However
5. 5.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Secondly
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
7. 7.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to fill silence (c) to sound fancy (d) to guide the listeners
8. 8.Which phrase sums up? (a) Another point is (b) Take the case of (c) In contrast (d) To sum up
9. 9.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) My first point is
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
12. 12.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) To begin with (c) A good example is (d) However
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Take the case of (d) Secondly
14. 14.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) However (d) For example
16. 16.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) In addition
19. 19.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) To begin with (c) For instance (d) On the other hand
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) However (d) Let me start with
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
23. 23.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) In short (c) Another point is (d) To sum up
26. 26.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
30. 30.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “In conclusion” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) In addition
34. 34.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Let me start with (b) To conclude (c) In contrast (d) A good example is
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
37. 37.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) Another point is
38. 38.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) In contrast (d) For example
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) In addition (d) To sum up

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