Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 956 · 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) Secondly (b) My first point is (c) In short (d) A good example is
2. 2.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Another point is (b) In conclusion (c) To begin with (d) On the other hand
3. 3.Which phrase gives an example? (a) Take the case of (b) To begin with (c) Firstly (d) Let me start with
4. 4.True or false: “In short” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🪧 What does the phrase “To begin with” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) A good example is (c) Even so (d) For instance
7. 7.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) To sum up (c) Firstly (d) Secondly
8. 8.Which phrase gives an example? (a) In contrast (b) Let me start with (c) Another point is (d) For instance
9. 9.🪧 “Some say homework is boring. ___, it helps us practise.” Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) However (c) For example (d) Firstly
10. 10.Which phrase gives an example? (a) To conclude (b) In conclusion (c) For example (d) However
11. 11.🪧 What does the phrase “Another point is” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
12. 12.🪧 What does the phrase “In conclusion” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For instance (b) However (c) For example (d) Take the case of
14. 14.True or false: “Firstly” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🪧 What does the phrase “Let me start with” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Take the case of (c) Let me start with (d) Firstly
17. 17.🪧 What does the phrase “My first point is” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) adds another point (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
18. 18.🪧 What does the phrase “Firstly” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) starts the first point (d) adds another point
19. 19.True or false: “Even so” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which phrase shows a contrast? (a) In contrast (b) Moreover (c) Secondly (d) Firstly
21. 21.🪧 What does the phrase “In short” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) adds another point
22. 22.True or false: “Let me start with” sums up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which phrase sums up? (a) On the other hand (b) In short (c) However (d) Let me start with
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) Moreover (c) Another point is (d) In conclusion
25. 25.Which phrase sums up? (a) To conclude (b) To begin with (c) Take the case of (d) Even so
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.🪧 What does the phrase “A good example is” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) sums up
28. 28.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) Secondly (b) Firstly (c) A good example is (d) However
29. 29.🪧 What does the phrase “Moreover” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) shows a contrast (c) gives an example (d) adds another point
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) My first point is (b) Firstly (c) A good example is (d) To begin with
31. 31.🪧 What does the phrase “In contrast” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) adds another point
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “In addition” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) gives an example (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
33. 33.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) sums up (c) shows a contrast (d) starts the first point
34. 34.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) gives an example (c) adds another point (d) shows a contrast
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) For instance (c) Let me start with (d) My first point is
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly” sums up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Take the case of” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🪧 What does the phrase “However” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) shows a contrast
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Firstly (b) My first point is (c) To begin with (d) To sum up
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “On the other hand” do in a speech? (a) gives an example (b) starts the first point (c) sums up (d) shows a contrast

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