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Fake News

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for intentionally spreading false information under the guise of legitimate news?

a)

Truthful news

b)

Fake news

c)

Real news

d)

Genuine news

2.

Where do most teens get their news from?

a)

Social Media

b)

Newspaper

c)

Family

d)

Free to air TV

3.

Is this Keanu Reeves' real TikTok account with 7.4 million followers?

a)

True

b)

Fake

4.

Pick the FAKE NEWS Headline

a)

"BREAKING: Rare Blue Moon Phenomenon: Catch a Glimpse of the Spectacular Lunar Event!"

b)

"BREAKING: Shocking Study Reveals: You Won't Believe How Much Time People Spend on Their Phones!"

c)

"BREAKING: Elon Musk Announces Plans to Build a Theme Park on Mars!"

d)

"BREAKING: "Tesla Becomes the World's Most Valuable Car Company, Surpassing Traditional Industry Giants"

5.

True or Fake?

a)

Fake

b)

True

6.

Why is it important to fact-check news and images before sharing?

a)

To increase follower count and get more likes.

b)

To promote a personal political agenda

c)

To become a renowned investigative journalist.

d)

To prevent the spread of misinformation and to maintain credibility.

7.

When images, photos, and quotes are used out of context to make a biased story appear to be true, this is...

a)

Propaganda

b)

Parody

c)

Spin

d)

Advertising

8.

What is a reliable source of news?

a)

A personal blog with a strong opinion

b)

An article shared on a social media platform by a friend

c)

A well-known and respected news organization

d)

An anonymous forum post

9.

True or Fake?

a)

True

b)

Fake

10.

What is confirmation bias?

a)

A news reporting style that presents multiple viewpoints

b)

A psychological tendency to believe information that confirms one's existing beliefs

c)

A type of news that is only available through social media

d)

A way to fact-check news stories quickly