Journalism Language Focuses

Multiple Choice

What is the topic of the Language Focus video in Unit One?

• The principles of journalism

• Word families

• The history of journalism

• The importance of verification

Multiple Choice

What are word endings also known as?

• Derivational suffixes

• Root words

• Part of speech

• Adjectives

Multiple Choice

What stays the same in all forms of a word?

• The root of the word

• The ending of the word

• The part of speech

• The pronunciation

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the word "journalist"?

• A person who produces news

• Another word for newspaper

• The process of creating a news story

• An adjective describing something truthful

Multiple Choice

What is the process of proving something is true?

• Verification

• Verified

• Verify

• Verifiable

Multiple Choice

. What is the noun form of the verb "govern"?

• Governing

• Governable

• Government

• Governed

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What is the adjective form of the word "verify"?

• Verifying

• Verified

• Verifiable

• Verification

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of transparency in journalism? a) To understand the journalist's process b) ion

• To understand the journalist's process

• To trust the journalist's story

• To verify the information

• To manage or lead the organization

Multiple Choice

How does syllable stress change when a word is turned into a noun using the ending "-tion"?

• The stress falls on the first syllable

• The stress falls on the last syllable

• The stress falls on the syllable before the ending

• The stress remains the same

Multiple Choice

What happens to the syllable stress when the adjective "original" is turned into the noun "originality"?

• The stress falls on the first syllable

• The stress falls on the last syllable

• The stress falls on the syllable before the ending

• The stress remains the same

Multiple Choice

What is the topic of the video?

• Phrases for agreeing and disagreeing

• The importance of expressing opinions

• How to have a discussion instead of an argument

• The difference between academic and social situations

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to choose words carefully when discussing opinions?

• To make sure everyone feels welcome to share their opinion

• To avoid arguments

• To sound more appropriate and polite

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases can be used to express an opinion?

• Absolutely, I agree with you 100%.

• I see what you mean, you're right, that's a good point.

• I'm sorry to disagree with you, but.

• In my opinion.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases is an example of a strong opinion?

• I'm not so sure about that.

• I understand what you are saying, but.

• Personally, I think, or, I strongly believe, or, I really feel that.

• I see your opinion, but.

Multiple Choice

What do the phrases used to agree with someone's opinion usually follow?

• A disagreement

• A paraphrase

• An argument

• A question

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases can be used to disagree with someone's opinion?

• Absolutely, I agree with you 100%.

• I'm sorry to disagree with you, but.

• That's just what I was thinking.

• I couldn't agree with you more.

Multiple Choice

Why do people usually disagree in respectful ways in public areas, schools, or the press?

• To avoid arguments

• To sound more appropriate and polite

• To make sure everyone feels welcome to share their opinion

• To show respect for authority

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a situation that requires more formal language?

• Speaking with a friend

• Speaking with a member of government

• Speaking with a teacher

• Speaking with a family member

Multiple Choice

What do the phrases used in more formal situations to softly and politely disagree usually do?

• Acknowledge what the other person is saying

• Agree with the other person's opinion

• Dismiss the other person's opinion

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases can be used to softly and politely disagree in a formal situation?

• I'm afraid I must disagree.

• I see your opinion, but.

• I couldn't agree with you more.

• Yes, but don't you think.

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the language video?

• Interviewing techniques

• Wh- questions

• News reporting

• Tornadoes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a wh- question word?

• Who

• When

• How

• Why not

Multiple Choice

What is the correct word order for wh- questions?

• Question word, subject, main verb, helping verb

• Helping verb, question word, subject, main verb

• Question word, helping verb, subject, main verb

• Main verb, subject, question word, helping verb

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the helping verb in wh- questions?

• To tell the listener the tense or purpose of the question

• To emphasize the subject

• To indicate the main verb

• To replace the question word

Multiple Choice

What is the correct word order for the question "Where did he go?"

• Where, he, did, go

• Did, where, he, go

• Where, did, he, go

• Go, did, he, where

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between simple past and past progressive forms?

• Simple past is for longer periods of time, past progressive is for short events

• Simple past is for completed events, past progressive is for ongoing events

• Simple past is for future events, past progressive is for past events

• Simple past is for singular events, past progressive is for plural events

Multiple Choice

When interviewing an eyewitness, what kind of information can they provide?

• Only their name and age

• Only what they saw

• Only what they were doing

• What they saw and what they were doing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a question a journalist might ask a government official? a) b) c) d)

• Why does this area have so many tornadoes?

• When can people return to their homes?

• Who can people call for help?

• What is the meaning of life?

Multiple Choice

What is the correct word order for the question "Where should people go to find help?"

• Where, people, should, go

• Should, where, people, go

• Where, should, people, go

• Go, should, people, where

Multiple Choice

What is the structure of wh- questions?

• Question word, subject, main verb, helping verb

• Helping verb, question word, subject, main verb

• Question word, helping verb, subject, main verb

• Main verb, subject, question word, helping verb