Public Speaking Worksheet: Anchoring Script

Public speaking lesson 23: Anchoring a school event · Set 315 · 40 questions

Speaker's tip (Guide the show): Running order: opening → performances → closing (prizes, vote of thanks, National Anthem last). Anchoring lines: introduce an item (“Next, Class 4 presents…”), thank performers (“Let’s give them a big round of applause”), invite a guest (“May I request our chief guest…”), close (“Please stand for the National Anthem”). Get the running order beforehand, check every name, and calmly fill any gap.

1. 1.⏳ A performer is late. What should the anchor do? (a) say they ran away (b) end the event (c) scold them on stage (d) calmly fill the gap
2. 2.True or false: “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📋 In which part of a school function does the National Anthem usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
4. 4.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
6. 6.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prayer song or the National Anthem? (a) the prayer song (b) the National Anthem
9. 9.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the National Anthem (b) welcoming the guests (c) the poem recitation (d) the welcome address
10. 10.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” (a) inviting a guest (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) closing the event
11. 11.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) performs every dance (b) guides the programme (c) sells the tickets (d) judges the prizes
12. 12.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the poem recitation (b) the class skit (c) the dance performance (d) the prayer song
13. 13.True or false: “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or the prayer song? (a) the group song (b) the prayer song
15. 15.True or false: “May I request our chief guest to come up and light the lamp?” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) inviting a guest (d) thanking performers
17. 17.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the closing (b) the middle (c) the opening
18. 18.True or false: “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Please stand for the National Anthem.” is introducing an item. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” (a) inviting a guest (b) introducing an item (c) closing the event (d) thanking performers
21. 21.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prayer song? (a) the class skit (b) the prayer song
22. 22.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.📋 In which part of a school function does the dance performance usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
24. 24.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the group song or the vote of thanks? (a) the group song (b) the vote of thanks
25. 25.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
26. 26.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the dance performance? (a) the prize distribution (b) the dance performance
28. 28.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.📋 What does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the running order (b) the canteen menu (c) the bus timings (d) the exam papers
31. 31.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) skip the names (b) talk for ten minutes (c) tell the ending (d) introduce it briefly
32. 32.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to say them correctly (b) to change them (c) to make them shorter (d) to skip them
33. 33.True or false: “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) inviting a guest (b) thanking performers (c) closing the event (d) introducing an item
35. 35.📋 In which part of a school function does the prize distribution usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
36. 36.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or lighting the lamp? (a) the class skit (b) lighting the lamp
37. 37.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the welcome address (b) the class skit (c) the prize distribution (d) the poem recitation
38. 38.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the class skit? (a) the prize distribution (b) the class skit
39. 39.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Please stand for the National Anthem.” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) introducing an item (d) thanking performers
40. 40.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening

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