Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 43 · 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? “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
2. 2.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) looking up at the end (c) running over time (d) rushing off the stage
5. 5.True or false: “a clear last line” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
8. 8.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
9. 9.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it must be a joke (b) it sticks in the mind (c) it can be skipped (d) nobody hears it
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) linking to the start (c) pausing before the end (d) adding a new point
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
19. 19.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
21. 21.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) running over time (b) adding a new point (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) a calm thank-you
23. 23.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a summary (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) a clear last line
26. 26.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) trailing off (c) rushing off the stage (d) running over time
27. 27.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “that’s all, I guess” (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) ask “was it okay?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) apologising at the end
29. 29.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
31. 31.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
32. 32.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) thank the audience (c) sum up your points (d) add a brand-new point
33. 33.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🏁 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
35. 35.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
37. 37.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) apologising at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) ending on time
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) linking to the start (c) apologising at the end (d) adding a new point
40. 40.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False

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