Writing a Report Quiz

What is the purpose of a headline in a newspaper report?

• To list the names of the newspaper staff

• To give a detailed analysis of the article

• To provide the weather forecast

• To provide a brief summary or highlight the main point of the article

What is the byline in a newspaper report?

• The byline is the line that states the date when the article was written.

• The byline is the line that states the name of the author or journalist who wrote the article.

• The byline is the line that states the name of the newspaper where the article was published.

What is the role of a photo caption in a newspaper report?

• It provides context and information about the image.

• It adds unnecessary details to the report

• It is only used for decorative purposes

• It has no impact on the reader's understanding

What is the purpose of a subheadline in a newspaper report?

• To provide additional information about the article

• To list the names of the newspaper staff

• To give a detailed analysis of the article

• To provide a brief summary or highlight a secondary point of the article

What is the significance of a dateline in a newspaper report?

• It provides the date and location of where the article was written

• It lists the sources used in the article

• It is used for decorative purposes

• It has no impact on the reader's understanding

How many Ws does the report include? (Excluding the extra one)

• 4 Ws

• 6 Ws

• 7 Ws

• 5 Ws

A report always includes:

• Facts and evidence

• Factos

• Facts and predictions

• Predictions and evidence

The event in a report always appear:

• In chronological order

• In order of importance

• Starting from the most up-to-date information

Select the examples of formal tone:
(More than one answer is possible)

• Polite, courteous, considerate
• Respect, acknowledge, inquire
• Ask, tell, listen, aren't

• Casual, friendly, relaxed, hi, bye

Which one are examples of third person?
(More than one answer is possible)

• Manuel and I

• Sara and you

• Héctor and Olga

• Andrea