Headlines Test

Front

How long should a headline be?

Back

5 to 10 words

Front

Which of the following is NOT something a headline should do?
- Be clearly understood by even the most distracted reader.
- Create enough interest that the reader wants to learn more.
- Accurately reflect the coverage on the accompanying page or spread.
- Include the name of the person that created the spread.

Back

Include the name of the person that created the spread.

Front

Which is the best headline? Options: Man is Eaten by a Tiger and Dies, Man has been Killed by a Tiger, Man dies at New York Zoo, Man and Tiger

Back

Man dies at New York Zoo

Front

Which is the best headline? Options: Miss smith knows about missing money, Missing Money and Miss Smith, Smith breaks silence about missing money, Missing money Is known about by Miss Smith

Back

Smith breaks silence about missing money

Front

What is the term for the title of a written work, especially in a newspaper? Options: Title of the Newspaper, Author's Name, Caption

Back

Title of the Article

Front

What punctuation mark is needed in the following headline? "Principal makes presentation discussed attendance policy"

Back

,

Front

What is the headline of this article?

Back

'We're all together in this'.

Front

What is a headline that would fit this picture? Options: Exciting News ahead for the Carolinas, Non-profit groups seek shelter for animals, Wet weather continues to pound Carolinas, Millions Out of Power

Back

Wet weather continues to pound Carolinas

Front

In  a headline, a comma stands for

Back

'and'

Front

In headlines, always use a/an________________ verb

Back

active present tense verb