Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 892 · 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 phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) Even so
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) For instance (c) For example (d) Take the case of
3. 3.Which phrase sums up? (a) In short (b) My first point is (c) A good example is (d) Take the case of
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) For instance
5. 5.True or false: “For instance” sums up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For instance (b) To conclude (c) Another point is (d) On the other hand
7. 7.True or false: “Moreover” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) On the other hand (c) Secondly (d) In contrast
10. 10.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) A good example is (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) To begin with (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
12. 12.True or false: “Another point is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
14. 14.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) Moreover (d) In short
16. 16.True or false: “For instance” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
18. 18.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
20. 20.True or false: “A good example is” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “On the other hand” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In contrast (c) Moreover (d) Secondly
24. 24.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To sum up (b) Even so (c) Secondly (d) In short
25. 25.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “To sum up” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
30. 30.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) In contrast (c) Even so (d) My first point is
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
32. 32.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) In conclusion (d) For example
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) To begin with
34. 34.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) In conclusion (d) Secondly
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In contrast (c) On the other hand (d) Even so
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) My first point is
37. 37.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To begin with (b) However (c) In conclusion (d) To sum up
38. 38.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) Another point is (b) In contrast (c) To sum up (d) For instance
40. 40.True or false: “For instance” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False

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