Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 920 · 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.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
2. 2.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
3. 3.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) However (d) Firstly
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) shows a contrast
6. 6.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) To begin with (d) In conclusion
7. 7.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
8. 8.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To conclude (b) Another point is (c) Take the case of (d) Even so
9. 9.Which phrase adds another point? (a) On the other hand (b) For example (c) Secondly (d) In contrast
10. 10.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In short (c) Secondly (d) Let me start with
11. 11.True or false: “In contrast” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) starts the first point (d) sums up
13. 13.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) My first point is (d) In conclusion
14. 14.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to fill silence (b) to guide the listeners (c) to sound fancy (d) to make it longer
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
16. 16.True or false: “In short” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) My first point is (b) However (c) To begin with (d) Secondly
18. 18.True or false: “Let me start with” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) gives an example
20. 20.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To sum up (b) My first point is (c) A good example is (d) Moreover
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In conclusion (b) To conclude (c) In contrast (d) In short
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Secondly (b) For example (c) Another point is (d) In addition
24. 24.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) starts the first point
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) However (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
28. 28.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In conclusion (b) Moreover (c) To begin with (d) Even so
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) For example (b) In addition (c) A good example is (d) On the other hand
30. 30.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Secondly (c) In addition (d) In conclusion
32. 32.True or false: “A good example is” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
34. 34.True or false: “Another point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) Another point is (d) Let me start with
36. 36.True or false: “To sum up” sums up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) Take the case of (c) To begin with (d) To conclude
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) In short
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) To begin with (d) Let me start with
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point

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