Understanding Newspaper Terms Quiz

Quiz
•
English
•
6th Grade
•
Hard
+7
Standards-aligned
Megan Welty
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main title of a newspaper article called?
Byline
Headline
Caption
Column
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which section of a newspaper contains opinions and editorials?
Sports
Classifieds
Editorial
Obituaries
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the name of the journalist who wrote an article?
Byline
Headline
Caption
Lead
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first paragraph of a news story that contains the most important information called?
Caption
Lead
Byline
Editorial
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a short description under a photo in a newspaper?
Caption
Headline
Byline
Column
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the newspaper lists the names of the staff and editors?
Classifieds
Masthead
Obituaries
Sports
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a regular article or feature in a newspaper, often written by the same person?
Column
Caption
Lead
Byline
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Parts of a Newspaper

Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
15 questions
Newspaper

Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
15 questions
Newspaper

Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
15 questions
Parts of a Newspaper

Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
15 questions
Journalism Vocabulary

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Essential Journalism Vocab

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Parts of a Newspaper

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Sections of a Newspaper

Quiz
•
4th Grade - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
18 questions
Writing Launch Day 1

Lesson
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
Hallway & Bathroom Expectations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
Standard Response Protocol

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Algebra Review Topics

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
4 questions
Exit Ticket 7/29

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
19 questions
Handbook Overview

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade