Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 59 · 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: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) looking up at the end (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
4. 4.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) running over time (c) trailing off (d) stopping mid-sentence
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) running over time (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) looking up at the end
7. 7.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Okay, I am done now.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trailing off (b) looking up at the end (c) linking to the start (d) a calm thank-you
11. 11.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) it sticks in the mind (b) nobody hears it (c) it must be a joke (d) it can be skipped
12. 12.True or false: “running over time” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) add a brand-new point (c) thank the audience (d) end with a strong line
14. 14.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “that’s all, I guess” (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “Thank you” and a smile
15. 15.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
17. 17.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
18. 18.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
20. 20.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) apologising at the end (c) rushing off the stage (d) running over time
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) looking up at the end (d) adding a new point
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening
23. 23.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.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
25. 25.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a link to the opening
26. 26.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) trailing off (c) ending on time (d) linking to the start
27. 27.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) stopping mid-sentence
29. 29.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
30. 30.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
31. 31.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) adding a new point (c) ending on time (d) looking up at the end
32. 32.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a call to action (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
35. 35.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) looking up at the end (d) rushing off the stage
38. 38.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🏁 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
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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