Public Speaking Worksheet: Signposting Phrases

Public speaking lesson 12: Signposting phrases · Set 963 · 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” gives an example. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “My first point is” sums up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For example (c) Even so (d) For instance
4. 4.🪧 What does the phrase “To sum up” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) Take the case of (b) For instance (c) Firstly (d) A good example is
6. 6.🪧 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) In conclusion (b) For example (c) Firstly (d) To sum up
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Firstly (c) My first point is (d) In contrast
8. 8.True or false: “In addition” adds another point. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “In short” sums up. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) A good example is (b) Take the case of (c) To begin with (d) For instance
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) In addition (b) A good example is (c) Moreover (d) Another point is
12. 12.🪧 “___, let me tell you why sleep matters.” — the very first point. Which fits? (a) To sum up (b) In conclusion (c) However (d) To begin with
13. 13.True or false: “To conclude” shows a contrast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “My first point is” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) To conclude (d) To sum up
16. 16.🪧 “I have told you about trees and rivers. ___, nature needs our care.” Which fits? (a) Secondly (b) To sum up (c) For example (d) Firstly
17. 17.True or false: “On the other hand” adds another point. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which phrase gives an example? (a) For example (b) In contrast (c) Even so (d) Secondly
19. 19.🪧 What does the phrase “To conclude” do in a speech? (a) sums up (b) shows a contrast (c) starts the first point (d) gives an example
20. 20.🪧 What does the phrase “For instance” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) sums up (c) gives an example (d) starts the first point
21. 21.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In addition (b) However (c) In short (d) Let me start with
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) For example (b) To conclude (c) To sum up (d) In short
23. 23.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) In short (b) Firstly (c) Even so (d) Secondly
24. 24.True or false: “Moreover” shows a contrast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🪧 What does the phrase “Even so” do in a speech? (a) adds another point (b) starts the first point (c) shows a contrast (d) gives an example
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) To begin with (b) Let me start with (c) Moreover (d) My first point is
27. 27.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) In addition (c) In conclusion (d) Firstly
28. 28.Which phrase adds another point? (a) Secondly (b) In contrast (c) However (d) Even so
29. 29.Which phrase adds another point? (a) To begin with (b) Take the case of (c) Another point is (d) However
30. 30.🧭 Why do speakers use signposting phrases? (a) to sound fancy (b) to make it longer (c) to guide the listeners (d) to fill silence
31. 31.🪧 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
32. 32.🪧 What does the phrase “For example” do in a speech? (a) starts the first point (b) sums up (c) adds another point (d) gives an example
33. 33.True or false: “On the other hand” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which phrase starts the first point? (a) For example (b) Secondly (c) In contrast (d) My first point is
35. 35.True or false: “For instance” gives an example. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which phrase adds another point? (a) My first point is (b) On the other hand (c) Firstly (d) Moreover
37. 37.True or false: “A good example is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “To sum up” starts the first point. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “My first point is” starts the first point. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🪧 What does the phrase “Secondly” do in a speech? (a) shows a contrast (b) starts the first point (c) adds another point (d) gives an example

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