Unit 2: Why is media literacy important? - Diagnostic Test

MODAL VERBS:

Which of the following is a modal verb?

• jump

• may

• eat

• run

Which modal verb is used to express ability?

• must

• should

• can

• might

Which of the following sentences uses a modal verb correctly?

• She will must study for her exam.

• He may not to come to the party.

• They should have finished their homework

  by now.

• I could to go for a walk after dinner.

Which of the following sentences uses a modal verb correctly?

• She will must study for her exam.

• He may not to come to the party.

• They should have finished their homework

  by now.

• I could to go for a walk after dinner.

MEDIA LITERACY AND FAKE NEWS:

What is media literacy?

• The ability to understand and analyze

  media messages.

• The ability to use social media effectively.

• The ability to create media content.

• The ability to watch TV for long periods

  of time.

What is fake news?

• News that is intentionally misleading or false.

• News that is always true.

• News that is boring.

• News that is only published on social media.

Which of the following is an example of fake news?

• A news article with credible sources and facts.

• A news article that only provides one side

  of the story.

• A news article with sensational headlines

  and no source.

• A news article with balanced reporting and

  unbiased opinions.

What can you do to determine if a news article is credible?

• Check the author's social media profiles.

• Check if the news article has been shared a lot

  on social media.

• Check if the news article has sources and if

  those sources are credible.

• Only read news articles that confirm your

  pre-existing beliefs.

ADVERTISING: READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT ADVERTISING AND DECIDE WHETHER THEY'RE TRUE OR FALSE

Advertising is a form of communication that aims to persuade people to buy a product

or service.

• T

• F

Advertising is only used by businesses to promote their products or services.

• T

• F