Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 79 · 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: “a clear last line” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🏁 Why does the last line of a speech matter so much? (a) nobody hears it (b) it must be a joke (c) it sticks in the mind (d) it can be skipped
3. 3.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: ending on time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
4. 4.True or false: “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “adding a new point” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) apologising at the end (c) a calm thank-you (d) linking to the start
7. 7.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) ending on time (c) rushing off the stage (d) stopping mid-sentence
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) looking up at the end (b) trailing off (c) a calm thank-you (d) a clear last line
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
11. 11.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
13. 13.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
14. 14.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
15. 15.True or false: “That is all. Sorry it was boring.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) sum up your points (d) end with a strong line
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) trailing off
19. 19.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
20. 20.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) ask “was it okay?” (b) walk off mid-line (c) “Thank you” and a smile (d) “that’s all, I guess”
22. 22.True or false: “Um… yeah, that’s it, I think.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) running over time (d) a calm thank-you
24. 24.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “stopping mid-sentence” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) running over time
27. 27.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a weak ending (c) a summary (d) a call to action
29. 29.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
31. 31.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
33. 33.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) pausing before the end (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
34. 34.True or false: “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) ending on time (c) looking up at the end (d) a calm thank-you
36. 36.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” (a) a weak ending (b) a link to the opening (c) a call to action (d) a summary
37. 37.True or false: “ending on time” is a strong ending habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True

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