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WorksheetsIdentify Fake News
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is fake news?
a)
News that is presented as true but is actually false
b)
News that is only available on social media
c)
News that is boring and uninteresting
d)
News that is only published by reputable news organizations
2.
Why is fake news created?
a)
To attract attention or generate clicks
b)
To inform the public about important issues
c)
To provide accurate information
d)
To promote unbiased reporting
3.
What is the first thing you should do when you come across a news story?
a)
Check the source
b)
Share it on social media
c)
Assume it is true
d)
Ignore it
4.
What should you do if you are unsure about the source of a news story?
a)
Ignore it
b)
Share it on social media
c)
Assume it is a reputable news organization
d)
Do some research to find out more about it
5.
What is one way to identify fake news?
a)
Look for supporting evidence
b)
Share it on social media
c)
Ignore it
d)
Assume it is true
6.
What should you do if a news story seems too good (or bad) to be true?
a)
It may be fake
b)
Assume it is true
c)
Share it on social media
d)
Ignore it
7.
What should you do if a news story comes from only one source?
a)
Assume it is true
b)
Ignore it
c)
Share it on social media
d)
Be wary of the information
8.
What should you do if you come across an old news story that is being presented as new?
a)
Ignore it
b)
Share it on social media
c)
Assume it is new
d)
Check the date
9.
What kind of language do fake news stories often use?
a)
Sensational language or exaggeration
b)
Objective and factual language
c)
Boring and uninteresting language
d)
Language that is difficult to understand
10.
What kind of language should you look for in news stories?
a)
Boring and uninteresting language
b)
Language that is difficult to understand
c)
Sensational language or exaggeration
d)
Objective and factual language
11.
What should you be aware of when it comes to news stories?
a)
The political affiliations of the news organization
b)
The popularity of the news story
c)
Your own biases and opinions
d)
The biases and opinions of others
12.
What can we do to become better at recognizing fake news?
a)
Assume all news is true
b)
Share news stories on social media without checking their credibility
c)
Check the source, look for supporting evidence, check the date, analyze the language, and check our biases
d)
Ignore news stories that seem too good to be true
13.
What is the purpose of identifying fake news?
a)
To spread false information
b)
To generate clicks and shares
c)
To push a particular agenda or viewpoint
d)
To make informed decisions and form opinions based on reliable information
14.
What is the impact of fake news on society?
a)
It can be misleading or even harmful
b)
It is always accurate and factual
c)
It is never created by reputable news organizations
d)
It is only spread through social media
15.
What is the definition of fake news?
a)
Accurate and factual information
b)
False or misleading information that is presented as if it were true
c)
Boring and uninteresting information
d)
Information that is only available on social media
16.
What is one reason why fake news is created?
a)
To promote unbiased reporting
b)
To provide accurate information
c)
To inform the public about important issues
d)
To push a particular agenda or viewpoint
17.
What is one thing you should do when you come across a news story?
a)
Share it on social media
b)
Assume it is true
c)
Ignore it
d)
Check the source
18.
What should you do if a news story lacks supporting evidence or sources?
a)
Share it on social media
b)
Assume it is true
c)
Be wary of the information
d)
Ignore it
19.
What should you do if a news story uses extreme language or makes sweeping generalizations?
a)
Assume it is true
b)
Share it on social media
c)
Ignore it
d)
Avoid it
20.
What should you be open to when it comes to news stories?
a)
Different perspectives and points of view
b)
Only your own perspective and point of view
c)
The biases and opinions of others
d)
The political affiliations of the news organization
21.
What is the impact of being able to identify fake news?
a)
Making informed decisions and forming opinions based on reliable information
b)
Generating clicks and shares
c)
Spreading false information
d)
Pushing a particular agenda or viewpoint
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