Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

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

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