Public Speaking Worksheet: Anchoring Script

Public speaking lesson 23: Anchoring a school event · Set 335 · 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) calmly fill the gap (b) scold them on stage (c) say they ran away (d) end the event
2. 2.📋 In which part of a school function does the vote of thanks usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
3. 3.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
4. 4.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the National Anthem (b) lighting the lamp (c) the dance performance (d) the prize distribution
5. 5.True or false: “Please stand for the National Anthem.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
7. 7.🎙️ 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
8. 8.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or the group song? (a) the National Anthem (b) the group song
9. 9.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.True or false: “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” is closing the event. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or the dance performance? (a) the prize distribution (b) the dance performance
13. 13.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📋 In which part of a school function does welcoming the guests usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
15. 15.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or the group song? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the group song
16. 16.True or false: “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” is thanking performers. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” (a) introducing an item (b) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) closing the event
18. 18.📋 What does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the bus timings (b) the running order (c) the canteen menu (d) the exam papers
19. 19.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) introducing an item (b) closing the event (c) inviting a guest (d) thanking performers
20. 20.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: welcoming the guests or the class skit? (a) welcoming the guests (b) the class skit
21. 21.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the National Anthem (b) the dance performance (c) lighting the lamp (d) the prize distribution
22. 22.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the class skit (b) the group song (c) welcoming the guests (d) the poem recitation
23. 23.🎙️ What should an anchor do before each item? (a) talk for ten minutes (b) tell the ending (c) skip the names (d) introduce it briefly
24. 24.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or welcoming the guests? (a) the vote of thanks (b) welcoming the guests
25. 25.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the prayer song (b) the group song (c) the dance performance (d) the vote of thanks
26. 26.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to change them (b) to make them shorter (c) to skip them (d) to say them correctly
27. 27.True or false: “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” is inviting a guest. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed the show.” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) introducing an item (d) thanking performers
30. 30.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) inviting a guest (b) closing the event (c) introducing an item (d) thanking performers
31. 31.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎙️ 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) thanking performers (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
33. 33.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the National Anthem (c) the welcome address (d) the prize distribution
34. 34.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the prayer song (b) the class skit (c) lighting the lamp (d) welcoming the guests
35. 35.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” (a) closing the event (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
36. 36.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Get ready for a funny skit by Class 7 on saving electricity.” (a) thanking performers (b) closing the event (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
37. 37.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the prize distribution or welcoming the guests? (a) the prize distribution (b) welcoming the guests
38. 38.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or lighting the lamp? (a) the vote of thanks (b) lighting the lamp
39. 39.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or the class skit? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the class skit
40. 40.📋 In which part of a school function does the welcome address usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening

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