Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 76 · 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.True or false: “For example” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Take the case of (c) A good example is (d) Let me start with
3. 3.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) Moreover
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) In contrast (c) For example (d) For instance
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
6. 6.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) To begin with (c) Another point is (d) For example
7. 7.True or false: “For example” sums up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
10. 10.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
12. 12.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) In conclusion (d) On the other hand
13. 13.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
14. 14.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) Let me start with (c) Moreover (d) A good example is
16. 16.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) A good example is (d) Firstly
17. 17.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) In addition (d) Even so
19. 19.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) However (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
20. 20.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) My first point is (c) Take the case of (d) In short
22. 22.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
23. 23.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) For example
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
25. 25.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
27. 27.🪧 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
28. 28.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) In contrast (c) To begin with (d) Another point is
29. 29.Which phrase sums up? (a) Moreover (b) On the other hand (c) Secondly (d) In short
30. 30.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In contrast (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) Moreover
31. 31.🪧 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) In contrast (c) However (d) A good example is
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) Even so
35. 35.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) However (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
38. 38.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In short (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) However

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