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News Writing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dictionary defines News as:

a)

A report of recent events

b)

A material reported in a newspaper or new periodical or on a newscast

c)

A matter that is news worthy

d)

All of the above

2.

In writing a news, the summary lead answers the 4W's and 1H.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The following are the tips in gathering a news EXCEPT one:

a)

Get both sides

b)

Be tactful and courteous

c)

Make a selfie on the incident

d)

Observe proper attribution

4.

The _ of a story shows the write's name and specialty.

a)

lead

b)

headline

c)

byline

d)

placeline

5.

A writing format that has the advantage of efficent condense information is called___.

a)

The hour glass format

b)

The inverted pyramid

c)

the L-Q-T-Q format.

d)

none of the above

6.

Direct quotes can add ___ to a story.

a)

emotion

b)

opinions

c)

life

d)

all the above.

7.

What is the name for the words in bold, "America Attacked"?

a)

byline

b)

newsline

c)

headline

d)

main line

8.

News articles usually flow from least important to most important.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

News articles should include the author's opinions.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The name of the person who said a direct quote should always be included.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When possible and when relevant, it is good to include direct quotes in a news article.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

It's important to include the 5Ws and H in news articles. The Ws stand for what, where, when, who and why. What does the H stand for?

a)

Happening

b)

How

c)

Honesty

d)

Help

13.

Proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are not important in a news article as long as it is interesting and on an important topic.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When choosing the topic of a news article, it is important to consider what would appeal to your audience.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The_______ is a statement that tells the reader what is happening in the picture.

a)

Credit

b)

Caption

c)

Article

d)

Headline