Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 954 · 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 gives an example? (a) Even so (b) My first point is (c) In short (d) A good example is
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) A good example is (d) Even so
3. 3.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
4. 4.True or false: “Firstly” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “To sum up” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) adds another point (c) shows a contrast (d) sums up
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Another point is (b) Moreover (c) In contrast (d) In addition
8. 8.True or false: “In addition” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) My first point is (c) Firstly (d) For instance
10. 10.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
11. 11.True or false: “Let me start with” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “To conclude” sums up. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to make it longer (b) to sound fancy (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
14. 14.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast
15. 15.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) Firstly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) However
16. 16.True or false: “However” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which phrase adds another point? (a) In addition (b) However (c) For instance (d) In short
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) sums up (d) adds another point
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To conclude (b) In short (c) Secondly (d) In conclusion
20. 20.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) To sum up (d) Firstly
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) In addition (d) To sum up
22. 22.Which phrase sums up? (a) For example (b) Another point is (c) Firstly (d) In short
23. 23.True or false: “Moreover” sums up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Secondly” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Moreover (b) A good example is (c) Firstly (d) For example
27. 27.True or false: “Take the case of” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
29. 29.True or false: “My first point is” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In contrast (b) To begin with (c) However (d) On the other hand
31. 31.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Moreover (b) For instance (c) In short (d) Firstly
32. 32.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Firstly (c) To sum up (d) In conclusion
33. 33.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In short (b) Another point is (c) On the other hand (d) For example
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
35. 35.True or false: “In conclusion” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) Let me start with
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) For example (c) Take the case of (d) Another point is
38. 38.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Another point is (b) For instance (c) Even so (d) My first point is
39. 39.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🪧 “___, 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

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids