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News Writing

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of script is this?

a)

AV Script

b)

Single Column Drama

c)

Show Format

d)

Film Script

2.

Is the following acceptable for news writing:

Mayor Mike Smith passed a bill on Tuesday.

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Is the following acceptable for Newscast writing?

Last Tuesday Governor Joe Smith passed a new tax cut bill.

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Is the following acceptable for news writing?

Last week we had reported that there is no class on Friday.

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

We reported last week that gas prices were going up. It looks as if that trend will continue.

a)

Yes

b)

Not

6.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

We reported last week that Covid-19 cases were going down in IN.

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

The N-C-A-A voted to update its policy on N-I-L. Athletes can now receive funding for things such as advertising.

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

Gas prices will now be going up by almost 1-percent. You can expect to see the rise in prices as soon as tomorrow.

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

The price of a new car is expected to go up by almost 2%. Officials say this is due to the rise in steel prices.

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Is the following acceptable for News Writing?

As tax season is approaching, experts say that the average American will receive on average 1-thousand-dollars.

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

The Komodo dragons had been moved to their new home. Zoo officials say it is right next to the reptile house. It has all the comforts-- radiant heat, a pool, lots of plants and even a has a 6-foot deep moat to keep out unwanted visitors. The new exhibit has cost the zoo $154,000. The Dorothy Chang Foundation had donated the money. Komodo dragons come from Indonesia and are the world's largest lizards.

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