Quiz on Note-Taking Strategies for Journalists

What is an abbreviation?

• A plural form of a word or phrase

• A synonym of a word or phrase

• A long form of a word or phrase

• A shortened form of a word or phrase

How can a journalist abbreviate a word by removing vowels?

• By removing all punctuation marks

• By removing all vowels

• By removing all numbers

• By removing all consonants

What is a common symbol used in note-taking to represent money?

• Pound sign

• Dollar sign

• Percentage sign

• Euro sign

What does indentation in note-taking signify?

• A larger idea or concept

• A spelling mistake

• The end of a sentence

• The start of a new paragraph

Which abbreviation is used for the word 'journalist'?

• jrnlist

• jrnlistt

• journlist

• journlistt

What does the symbol '&' represent in note-taking?

• Or

• Not

• And

• If

How can a journalist abbreviate the word 'government'?

• govmt

• govt

• gvt

• gov

Which symbol represents an increase in note-taking?

• Arrow pointing left

• Arrow pointing up

• Arrow pointing down

• Arrow pointing right

What is the purpose of using symbols in note-taking?

• To hide information

• To represent words or phrases

• To make notes colorful

• To confuse the reader

How can a journalist abbreviate the word 'hospital'?

• hospitl

• hosp

• hospit

• hosptl