Public Speaking Worksheet: Anchoring Script

Public speaking lesson 23: Anchoring a school event · Set 458 · 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) scold them on stage (b) end the event (c) say they ran away (d) calmly fill the gap
2. 2.True or false: “We request our chief guest to give away the prizes.” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the prize distribution (b) lighting the lamp (c) the dance performance (d) the welcome address
4. 4.📛 Why should an anchor check the names of performers and guests? (a) to make them shorter (b) to skip them (c) to say them correctly (d) to change them
5. 5.📋 In which part of a school function does the group song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the opening (c) the closing
6. 6.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the welcome address or the poem recitation? (a) the welcome address (b) the poem recitation
7. 7.True or false: “What a performance! Let’s give Class 4 a big round of applause.” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.📋 In which part of a school function does the poem recitation usually come? (a) the opening (b) the closing (c) the middle
9. 9.📋 In which part of a school function does lighting the lamp usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
10. 10.📋 In which part of a school function does the dance performance usually come? (a) the closing (b) the opening (c) the middle
11. 11.📋 In which part of a school function does the class skit usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
12. 12.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Up next is a poem about the monsoon, recited by Class 2.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
13. 13.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is introducing an item. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📋 What does an anchor need from the organisers beforehand? (a) the canteen menu (b) the bus timings (c) the running order (d) the exam papers
15. 15.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “I now invite our Principal to say a few words.” (a) introducing an item (b) inviting a guest (c) thanking performers (d) closing the event
16. 16.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the dance performance or the National Anthem? (a) the dance performance (b) the National Anthem
17. 17.📋 In which part of a school function does the prayer song usually come? (a) the middle (b) the closing (c) the opening
18. 18.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: lighting the lamp or the group song? (a) lighting the lamp (b) the group song
19. 19.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” (a) thanking performers (b) closing the event (c) inviting a guest (d) introducing an item
20. 20.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) lighting the lamp (c) the welcome address (d) the class skit
21. 21.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the prize distribution (c) lighting the lamp (d) the group song
22. 22.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the National Anthem (b) lighting the lamp (c) the class skit (d) the dance performance
23. 23.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the class skit or the prize distribution? (a) the class skit (b) the prize distribution
24. 24.📋 In which part of a school function does the vote of thanks usually come? (a) the opening (b) the middle (c) the closing
25. 25.Which of these usually comes in the middle part? (a) the vote of thanks (b) lighting the lamp (c) the poem recitation (d) the National Anthem
26. 26.🎙️ 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
27. 27.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) welcoming the guests (b) the National Anthem (c) the welcome address (d) lighting the lamp
28. 28.🎙️ 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) closing the event (c) thanking performers (d) introducing an item
29. 29.True or false: “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” is closing the event. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the National Anthem or lighting the lamp? (a) the National Anthem (b) lighting the lamp
31. 31.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “Thank you, Class 7, for that wonderful skit.” (a) closing the event (b) introducing an item (c) thanking performers (d) inviting a guest
32. 32.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the class skit (b) the dance performance (c) welcoming the guests (d) the group song
33. 33.🎙️ What is the anchor doing with this line? “That brings us to the end of our Annual Day. Travel home safely.” (a) introducing an item (b) thanking performers (c) closing the event (d) inviting a guest
34. 34.True or false: “Next, the children of Class 4 present a lively folk dance.” is introducing an item. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these usually comes in the closing part? (a) welcoming the guests (b) lighting the lamp (c) the welcome address (d) the prize distribution
36. 36.True or false: “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” is inviting a guest. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎙️ What does an anchor (compere) do at a school event? (a) sells the tickets (b) judges the prizes (c) guides the programme (d) performs every dance
38. 38.True or false: “That poem made us feel the rain. Well done, Class 2!” is thanking performers. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.📋 In a school function, which usually comes first: the vote of thanks or the dance performance? (a) the vote of thanks (b) the dance performance
40. 40.Which of these usually comes in the opening part? (a) the group song (b) the poem recitation (c) the welcome address (d) the class skit

Free public speaking lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/public-speaking-for-kids