Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 18 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (End strong, end on time): Call to action: tell the audience one thing to do. Summary: repeat the main points in one line. Link to the opening: return to the question or story you began with. Weak endings: trailing off, “that’s it, I think”, apologising, adding a new point or running over time.

1. 1.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) rushing off the stage (c) looking up at the end (d) adding a new point
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) running over time (c) a clear last line (d) pausing before the end
5. 5.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) trailing off (c) ending on time (d) a clear last line
7. 7.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it can be skipped (b) it must be a joke (c) nobody hears it (d) it sticks in the mind
8. 8.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
11. 11.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) a clear last line (c) looking up at the end (d) linking to the start
13. 13.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) trailing off (d) a calm thank-you
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
16. 16.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) ending on time (d) adding a new point
18. 18.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) add a brand-new point (b) end with a strong line (c) sum up your points (d) thank the audience
20. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
21. 21.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) walk off mid-line (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “that’s all, I guess”
22. 22.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) long and slow (c) about a new topic (d) a whispered mumble
23. 23.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) rushing off the stage (c) trailing off (d) a clear last line
25. 25.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
26. 26.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) linking to the start (c) running over time (d) stopping mid-sentence
28. 28.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) rushing off the stage (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
30. 30.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
33. 33.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) adding a new point (c) looking up at the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
34. 34.True or false: “running over time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) a calm thank-you (d) running over time
36. 36.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
39. 39.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit

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