News Report

What is the main purpose of a news report?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader about recent events

• To persuade people to buy a product

• To describe someone's personality

Which of the following is usually found at the beginning of a news report?

• The headline and lead paragraph

• The conclusion

• The background story

• The reporter’s opinion

What questions are typically answered in the lead paragraph of a news report?

• How and Why only

• Who and Where only

• What and Why only

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

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

• To summarize the story briefly

• To give a moral lesson

• To entertain the readers

• To describe a setting

Which of the following best defines “newsworthy”?

• The news is important and interesting to the public

• The news is personal and private

• The news is old and historical

• The news is long and detailed

What does the body of the news report usually contains?

• A chronological explanation of the event

• Only the opinions of the reporter

• The conclusion and moral

• The advertisement

What kind of language is commonly used in a news report?

• Informal and poetic

• Persuasive and humorous

• Formal and factual

• Figurative and symbolic

Which of the following would be considered a factual statement in a news report?

• "The concert was amazing."

• "Many people believe the show was boring."

• "In my opinion, the play was too long."

• "The event started at 7 PM."

Which sentence is most appropriate for a news report?

• "You won’t believe what happened next!"

• "It was the scariest moment of my life."

• "The earthquake hit the city at 3:00 PM, causing major damage."

• "I think the mayor made the wrong decision."

In which section of a newspaper would you most likely find a news report?

• Comics

• Front Page / News Section

• Opinion

• Classified Ads