Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 919 · 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.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) For example (c) However (d) To sum up
2. 2.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) For example (d) However
4. 4.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) Take the case of (d) In contrast
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
7. 7.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) Firstly (c) A good example is (d) In contrast
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Another point is (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
9. 9.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) In conclusion (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
11. 11.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To begin with (c) To sum up (d) However
12. 12.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which phrase gives an example? (a) However (b) In contrast (c) For instance (d) In short
14. 14.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To conclude (b) Let me start with (c) Secondly (d) For example
16. 16.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
17. 17.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) On the other hand (b) To begin with (c) For example (d) Take the case of
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
19. 19.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) For instance (b) Even so (c) Secondly (d) To begin with
20. 20.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) However (b) My first point is (c) For example (d) On the other hand
21. 21.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) My first point is
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) For instance (c) For example (d) A good example is
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) In short (d) In contrast
24. 24.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Moreover (b) Let me start with (c) To begin with (d) My first point is
26. 26.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to fill silence (c) to guide the listeners (d) to make it longer
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) Let me start with (c) My first point is (d) Even so
28. 28.🪧 “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
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Take the case of (b) Another point is (c) In conclusion (d) To begin with
30. 30.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) sums up
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
33. 33.True or false: “Let me start with” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) For instance (c) Another point is (d) Moreover
35. 35.True or false: “Another point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) To begin with (d) For instance
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) In conclusion (c) Let me start with (d) To begin with
38. 38.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “However” sums up. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) Take the case of (d) To conclude

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