Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 706 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) However (d) In conclusion
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In contrast (b) Take the case of (c) Even so (d) Let me start with
3. 3.True or false: “In short” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) In short
7. 7.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) For instance (d) To sum up
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Secondly (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) A good example is
9. 9.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
10. 10.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) A good example is (c) Take the case of (d) For instance
12. 12.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) To conclude (c) In contrast (d) A good example is
13. 13.True or false: “For instance” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) In addition
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) In short (d) Take the case of
18. 18.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
19. 19.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) Firstly (d) For example
20. 20.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
21. 21.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) In addition (c) Even so (d) In conclusion
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
23. 23.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
24. 24.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) Moreover (c) In conclusion (d) In contrast
25. 25.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) Even so (c) In conclusion (d) Another point is
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Moreover (c) To sum up (d) Another point is
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) A good example is
28. 28.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
29. 29.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
31. 31.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) However
32. 32.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) For example
33. 33.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) Moreover
36. 36.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Let me start with (c) For example (d) Take the case of
38. 38.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) To sum up
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) For instance (d) In contrast
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up

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