Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 41 · 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 began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) linking to the start (d) stopping mid-sentence
3. 3.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) rushing off the stage
5. 5.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
6. 6.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) trailing off
10. 10.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) looking up at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) stopping mid-sentence
12. 12.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) a whispered mumble (c) short and strong (d) about a new topic
15. 15.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
17. 17.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
19. 19.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) rushing off the stage (c) trailing off (d) adding a new point
20. 20.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
21. 21.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) walk off mid-line
22. 22.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) trailing off (d) pausing before the end
23. 23.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” (a) a summary (b) a weak ending (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
24. 24.🏁 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 summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
25. 25.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
28. 28.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a clear last line (c) looking up at the end (d) running over time
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) ending on time (d) rushing off the stage
32. 32.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) pausing before the end (c) running over time (d) apologising at the end
35. 35.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
36. 36.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
38. 38.🏁 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 call to action (d) a weak ending
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) apologising at the end
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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