Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 19 · 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: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) adding a new point (c) running over time (d) pausing before the end
3. 3.True or false: “adding a new point” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) add a brand-new point (c) sum up your points (d) thank the audience
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
16. 16.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) linking to the start (c) looking up at the end (d) stopping mid-sentence
18. 18.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
20. 20.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
21. 21.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) trailing off (d) a clear last line
28. 28.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) a calm thank-you
29. 29.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
32. 32.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) short and strong (b) about a new topic (c) a whispered mumble (d) long and slow
33. 33.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
36. 36.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) running over time (c) adding a new point (d) ending on time
37. 37.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) looking up at the end (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
38. 38.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
39. 39.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) walk off mid-line

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