Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 90 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) pausing before the end (d) rushing off the stage
3. 3.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) a calm thank-you (b) running over time (c) looking up at the end (d) ending on time
4. 4.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
5. 5.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) rushing off the stage (c) apologising at the end (d) a calm thank-you
6. 6.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) a calm thank-you (c) a clear last line (d) stopping mid-sentence
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: pausing before the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.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
9. 9.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) sum up your points (b) thank the audience (c) add a brand-new point (d) end with a strong line
10. 10.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: rushing off the stage? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
11. 11.True or false: “pausing before the end” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🏁 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
13. 13.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
14. 14.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) a clear last line (d) adding a new point
15. 15.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
16. 16.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) trailing off (c) adding a new point (d) a clear last line
18. 18.True or false: “I began with a question about tiffin waste. Now you know the answer.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏁 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”
20. 20.True or false: “rushing off the stage” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
22. 22.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a weak ending (b) a call to action (c) a summary (d) a link to the opening
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) linking to the start (b) adding a new point (c) a clear last line (d) a calm thank-you
24. 24.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a summary. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) rushing off the stage (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) apologising at the end (d) pausing before the end
26. 26.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: stopping mid-sentence? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
27. 27.True or false: “linking to the start” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) ending on time (c) linking to the start (d) a clear last line
29. 29.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
31. 31.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) a whispered mumble (b) short and strong (c) about a new topic (d) long and slow
33. 33.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: linking to the start? (a) a strong ending habit (b) a weak ending habit
34. 34.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) apologising at the end (b) stopping mid-sentence (c) trailing off (d) looking up at the end
38. 38.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) ending on time (b) adding a new point (c) apologising at the end (d) running over time
39. 39.True or false: “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “I forgot the rest, so bye.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a link to the opening

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