Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

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

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