Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 68 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) ending on time (c) running over time (d) trailing off
2. 2.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
3. 3.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: apologising at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
5. 5.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) pausing before the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) adding a new point
6. 6.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) ending on time (c) running over time (d) stopping mid-sentence
7. 7.True or false: “trailing off” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) walk off mid-line (b) “Thank you” and a smile (c) ask “was it okay?” (d) “that’s all, I guess”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) linking to the start (c) running over time (d) trailing off
10. 10.🏁 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
11. 11.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) looking up at the end (b) rushing off the stage (c) a calm thank-you (d) pausing before the end
15. 15.True or false: “linking to the start” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🏁 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 weak ending (d) a link to the opening
17. 17.True or false: “ending on time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
19. 19.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a summary (d) a call to action
20. 20.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
23. 23.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) linking to the start (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
24. 24.True or false: “trailing off” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) about a new topic (b) a whispered mumble (c) short and strong (d) long and slow
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
27. 27.True or false: “looking up at the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 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
30. 30.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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
32. 32.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
33. 33.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: adding a new point? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
35. 35.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
36. 36.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) end with a strong line (b) add a brand-new point (c) sum up your points (d) thank the audience
37. 37.True or false: “So we saw three things: trees cool us, clean our air and give us food.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a weak ending (b) a summary (c) a link to the opening (d) a call to action
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) a calm thank-you (c) stopping mid-sentence (d) linking to the start
40. 40.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit

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