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News Writing Tips [24-25] SMade1/21

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Avoid opening with

a)

direct quote

b)

indrect quote

c)

question

d)

different transitions

2.

How should you start every paragraph?

a)

vary the openings

b)

start mid sentence

c)

use the same opening phrases

d)

start at the end of the sentence

3.

To avoid monotony, the writer should . . .

a)

use long and short paragraphs

b)

use sensory details

c)

use the same length of paragraphs

d)

follow the same format for EVERY story

4.

The first how many words are considered the most important?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

9

d)

15

5.

You should only talk to one person for the side of an issue.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Reading good writing improves your own writing.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

It is rare that an event occurs in chronological order of importance.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Keep your language

a)

controversial

b)

jargon filled

c)

complexly punctuated

d)

simple

9.

Which of these counts as third person?

a)

she/he

b)

I/me

c)

they/them

d)

we/us

10.

As you revise, it's recommended that you read your story out loud.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is monotony?

a)

factual and accurate

b)

exciting and interesting

c)

lack of truth and sincerity

d)

lack of interest and variety

12.

You should write long paragraphs and use the words a and the.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is an example of ACTIVE voice?

a)

Students used sharp blades in the dissection.

b)

Sharp blades were used by students during the dissection.

14.

Which of the following is an example of PASSIVE voice?

a)

The dance is expected to be a success.

b)

The committee expects the dance to be successful.

15.

A journalist should inject himself / herself in the story and give their opinions throughout the stories they write.

a)

True

b)

False