Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

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

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