WorksheetsScholastic News - Fact-Check the Internet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 24mins
Select the best definition for the word evaluate.
money made in a business after expenses are paid
to judge the value of something in a careful and thoughtful way
not easily convinced; having doubts about something
Select the best definition for the word skeptical.
people who start businesses
to judge the value of something in a careful and thoughtful way
not easily convinced; having doubts about something
Why did the authors begin the article with a story of Sandra the orangutan?
to show how intelligent orangutans are
to persuade readers to wash their hands
to give an example of a post that was thoroughly fact-checked
to show how misleading posts spread quickly
Which pair of words are closest in meaning?
trusted, reliable
skeptical, trusting
misleading, true
evaluate, share
True or False - You are a good friend if you like and share everything you see on your friend's social media.
True
False
True or False - You should only read the headline before sharing a post.
True
False
True or False - You should be skeptical of a story that seems fake.
True
False
True or False - You should use multiple sources to check an article.
True
False
What percentage of media links aren't clicked on and read before they are shared?
25%
59%
92%
True or False - The first or top result in an internet search is always the most reliable source.
True
False
