Writing a News Article Quiz

What is the first step before writing a news article?

• Think of a catchy headline

• Find out the facts

• Add pictures

• Write a conclusion

Which of the following is an example of alliteration in a headline?

• "Burglar Breaks In"

• "Bears Blame Blondie For Burglary"

• "House Ransacked"

• "Suspect on the Run"

What should a subheading provide?

• A summary of the entire article

• More detail about the story

• A list of witnesses

• The reporter's opinion

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a newspaper?

• Newspaper name

• Headline

• Personal opinions

• Pictures

What writing style is used in newspaper articles?

• Informal and chatty

• Formal and informative

• First person narrative

• Fictional storytelling

What should the first paragraph of a news article contain?

• The reporter's name

• The 5Ws: what, where, when, who, and why

• A detailed analysis

• A list of sources

In which tense should the main part of a news report be written?

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Conditional tense

What is the purpose of using direct and indirect speech in a news article?

• To add humour

• To show what other people have said about the story

• To confuse the reader

• To make the article longer

Why should a news article be written in the third person?

• To make it more personal

• To keep it objective rather than subjective

• To include the reporter's opinions

• To make it sound like a story

What should be avoided in a news article?

• Facts and statistics

• Personal opinions

• Quotes from witnesses

• Clear paragraphs