Public Speaking Worksheet: Memorable Endings

Public speaking lesson 14: Memorable endings · Set 98 · 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 calm thank-you” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a clear last line? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
3. 3.🏁 Which should you NOT do at the end of a speech? (a) thank the audience (b) add a brand-new point (c) end with a strong line (d) sum up your points
4. 4.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) apologising at the end (c) ending on time (d) stopping mid-sentence
5. 5.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: looking up at the end? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) apologising at the end (b) trailing off (c) a clear last line (d) stopping mid-sentence
7. 7.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: running over time? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
8. 8.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Join our book club this Friday and bring one friend.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
9. 9.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: trailing off? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
10. 10.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) a calm thank-you (c) trailing off (d) ending on time
12. 12.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) adding a new point (b) a calm thank-you (c) rushing off the stage (d) apologising at the end
13. 13.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) running over time (c) adding a new point (d) stopping mid-sentence
14. 14.True or false: “running over time” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a strong ending habit? (a) trailing off (b) pausing before the end (c) apologising at the end (d) running over time
16. 16.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a link to the opening. (a) False (b) True
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: “pausing before the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏁 A memorable ending should be… (a) long and slow (b) a whispered mumble (c) short and strong (d) about a new topic
20. 20.True or false: “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” is a call to action. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stopping mid-sentence (b) a calm thank-you (c) adding a new point (d) rushing off the stage
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) adding a new point (b) trailing off (c) ending on time (d) rushing off the stage
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a clear last line (b) ending on time (c) trailing off (d) a calm thank-you
24. 24.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To sum up, sleep helps us grow, think and stay healthy.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a call to action (c) a weak ending (d) a summary
25. 25.True or false: “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” is a call to action. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “That old wooden box? It still sits on Ravi’s desk.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a weak ending (d) a call to action
27. 27.Which of these is a weak ending habit? (a) linking to the start (b) looking up at the end (c) pausing before the end (d) apologising at the end
28. 28.True or false: “And that tiny kitten under our scooter? Today she is a happy, healthy cat.” is a summary. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Pick up one wrapper on your way out today.” (a) a link to the opening (b) a summary (c) a call to action (d) a weak ending
30. 30.True or false: “In short, reading builds words, ideas and imagination.” is a link to the opening. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🏁 After your last line, what is a good way to finish? (a) “Thank you” and a smile (b) ask “was it okay?” (c) walk off mid-line (d) “that’s all, I guess”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pausing before the end (b) linking to the start (c) rushing off the stage (d) ending on time
33. 33.True or false: “apologising at the end” is a weak ending habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “To recap, water is precious, limited and easy to save.” (a) a summary (b) a call to action (c) a link to the opening (d) a weak ending
35. 35.True or false: “I forgot the rest, so bye.” is a weak ending. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “So tonight, switch off one extra light — and keep doing it.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Okay, I am done now.” is a weak ending. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏁 Strong or weak ending habit: a calm thank-you? (a) a weak ending habit (b) a strong ending habit
39. 39.🏁 What kind of ending is this? “Start today: carry a cloth bag every time you shop.” (a) a call to action (b) a weak ending (c) a link to the opening (d) a summary
40. 40.True or false: “a calm thank-you” is a strong ending habit. (a) False (b) True

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