Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 779 · 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) Take the case of (b) Firstly (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
2. 2.Which phrase sums up? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) In addition
3. 3.True or false: “Moreover” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) To sum up (c) In short (d) Moreover
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Firstly (d) In addition
8. 8.True or false: “In short” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to guide the listeners (b) to make it longer (c) to fill silence (d) to sound fancy
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) For instance
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
13. 13.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) Firstly (d) For example
14. 14.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) Secondly
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
16. 16.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) For example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Let me start with (b) Firstly (c) In addition (d) My first point is
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
19. 19.True or false: “Secondly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) Moreover (d) To sum up
21. 21.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) My first point is (c) Secondly (d) To conclude
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In short (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) A good example is
23. 23.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) However (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
26. 26.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Even so” sums up. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) However (c) In short (d) Let me start with
30. 30.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) Secondly (c) Let me start with (d) For instance
31. 31.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) starts the first point
34. 34.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Even so (b) Take the case of (c) In short (d) Let me start with
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) To begin with (c) Let me start with (d) A good example is
36. 36.True or false: “In conclusion” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “For example” sums up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) Another point is (c) Even so (d) In addition
39. 39.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) In contrast

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