Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 77 · 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) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Let me start with (d) Moreover
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) sums up
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
6. 6.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
7. 7.🪧 “___, 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
8. 8.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) A good example is (d) In short
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) My first point is (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Take the case of (c) For instance (d) To sum up
14. 14.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) However (c) Even so (d) On the other hand
18. 18.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Firstly (b) Moreover (c) However (d) To conclude
19. 19.True or false: “To begin with” sums up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) To sum up (c) Moreover (d) In addition
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
22. 22.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Let me start with (b) In addition (c) For instance (d) My first point is
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
26. 26.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
27. 27.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) In addition
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Another point is
30. 30.True or false: “Secondly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) A good example is (c) Take the case of (d) Firstly
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) For example
33. 33.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) Let me start with (c) Secondly (d) To begin with
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
35. 35.Which phrase sums up? (a) In contrast (b) Another point is (c) To conclude (d) Let me start with
36. 36.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) A good example is (c) On the other hand (d) Firstly
37. 37.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) A good example is (c) For example (d) For instance
38. 38.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to sound fancy (c) to fill silence (d) to make it longer
39. 39.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) To conclude (c) Secondly (d) In contrast
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point

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