Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 910 · 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” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) For example
4. 4.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) However
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) In addition
6. 6.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) However (c) In addition (d) To begin with
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
8. 8.True or false: “Secondly” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Firstly” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) Secondly (c) For example (d) Firstly
11. 11.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) My first point is (c) To conclude (d) Moreover
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) For instance (d) A good example is
13. 13.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) sums up
15. 15.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to sound fancy
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
17. 17.True or false: “Firstly” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) Firstly (c) Secondly (d) For example
19. 19.Which phrase sums up? (a) However (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To begin with
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) To begin with (c) In addition (d) However
21. 21.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Secondly (c) Another point is (d) Let me start with
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) In addition (c) Moreover (d) In conclusion
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
25. 25.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For instance (b) To conclude (c) In short (d) To begin with
26. 26.True or false: “To conclude” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) On the other hand (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) However
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) In conclusion (c) On the other hand (d) Moreover
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) For example (c) For instance (d) To begin with
33. 33.True or false: “To begin with” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which phrase sums up? (a) Secondly (b) To conclude (c) My first point is (d) Another point is
35. 35.True or false: “My first point is” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🪧 What does the phrase “Take the case of” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To sum up (b) To conclude (c) Moreover (d) In conclusion
39. 39.🪧 “___, 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
40. 40.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) To conclude (b) Take the case of (c) In contrast (d) In short

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