Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 5 · 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: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
4. 4.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) end with a strong line (c) add a brand-new point (d) thank the audience
6. 6.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) rushing off the stage
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
10. 10.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) about a new topic (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
11. 11.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) pausing before the end (b) apologising at the end (c) a clear last line (d) looking up at the end
12. 12.🏁 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
13. 13.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a calm thank-you (b) looking up at the end (c) apologising at the end (d) ending on time
18. 18.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) adding a new point (d) running over time
20. 20.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) rushing off the stage (d) a clear last line
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) trailing off
22. 22.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) apologising at the end (c) running over time (d) stopping mid-sentence
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) linking to the start (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) running over time (c) pausing before the end (d) a clear last line
26. 26.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” (a) a call to action (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a weak ending
31. 31.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
32. 32.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
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: “linking to the start” is a weak 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: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
40. 40.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True

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