← Signposting phrases lesson New set →

Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 678 · 40 questions
TalentJR

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.

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

Answer key

  1. For instance
  2. To sum up
  3. In conclusion
  4. True
  5. To begin with
  6. To conclude
  7. gives an example
  8. For example
  9. to guide the listeners
  10. adds another point
  11. However
  12. To sum up
  13. False
  14. For example
  15. Secondly
  16. starts the first point
  17. starts the first point
  18. A good example is
  19. False
  20. gives an example
  21. True
  22. shows a contrast
  23. Take the case of
  24. In addition
  25. A good example is
  26. On the other hand
  27. False
  28. For example
  29. To begin with
  30. False
  31. True
  32. Even so
  33. starts the first point
  34. True
  35. Let me start with
  36. adds another point
  37. False
  38. In contrast
  39. adds another point
  40. In addition

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