Newspaper Quiz

What is the main purpose of a newspaper?

• To tell stories

• To advertise toys

• To show funny pictures

• To report news and information

Which part of a newspaper usually contains the most important news stories?

• The comics section

• The sports section

• The front page

• The crossword puzzles

What is the name of the person who writes news articles for a newspaper?

• Artist

• Cartoonist

• Editor

• Journalist

What section of a newspaper would you check to find out the weather forecast?

• Entertainment

• Sports

• Weather

• Comics

Which of these is NOT a common feature in a newspaper?

• Photographs

• Horoscopes

• Cake recipes

• Classified ads

What is a headline in a newspaper?

• A type of drawing

• The title of a news story

• The weather forecast

• A crossword puzzle

What do you call the person who decides which stories will be in the newspaper and where they will go?

• Journalist

• Cartoonist

• Editor

• Photographer

Which of the following is typically found in the sports section of a newspaper?

• A recipe for chocolate chip cookies

• The latest football scores

• A poem

• A crossword puzzle

What is the section of a newspaper where you can find advertisements for jobs, houses, and items for sale?

• Weather

• Sports

• Adverts

• Cartoons

What is the purpose of a headline in a newspaper?

• To advertise products

• To attract readers' attention

• To provide weather updates

• To showcase crossword puzzles