Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 853 · 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: “In conclusion” sums up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) On the other hand (b) Another point is (c) For instance (d) Firstly
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
5. 5.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) On the other hand
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) Firstly (c) Take the case of (d) For example
7. 7.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
8. 8.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) For example (d) Firstly
9. 9.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Let me start with (b) For instance (c) In contrast (d) Moreover
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) Let me start with (d) Even so
12. 12.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) My first point is (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Secondly
15. 15.True or false: “Another point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
18. 18.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Another point is (c) Firstly (d) My first point is
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) To begin with (c) For instance (d) Take the case of
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) My first point is (d) In short
22. 22.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “To conclude” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Moreover (c) In addition (d) Secondly
25. 25.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
26. 26.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) In conclusion (d) For example
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) Let me start with (c) Even so (d) In short
28. 28.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
30. 30.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) For example (d) To sum up
32. 32.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Even so (b) Moreover (c) For instance (d) To conclude
35. 35.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) To conclude (c) A good example is (d) Secondly
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Secondly (d) Even so
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) adds another point
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
39. 39.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To begin with (c) Take the case of (d) Let me start with

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