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News Story Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of a news story?

a)

To entertain readers

b)

To criticize current events

c)

To inform and educate the public

d)

To promote a specific agenda

2.

Which type of news story focuses on breaking news and important events?

a)

Profile or Personality Profile

b)

Investigative Report

c)

Hard News Story

d)

Feature Story

3.

What is the purpose of a nut graph in a news story?

a)

To elaborate on the main points

b)

To conclude the article

c)

To summarize the key points

d)

To provide additional context or background information

4.

What type of news story involves in-depth research and analysis to uncover hidden truths?

a)

Editorial

b)

Review

c)

Feature Story

d)

Investigative Report

5.

What is the purpose of attribution in a news story?

a)

To provide supporting information and evidence

b)

To summarize key points

c)

To indicate the source of information

d)

To elaborate on the main points

6.

Which part of a news story includes quotes from relevant sources and additional details?

a)

Nut Graph

b)

Lead/Lede

c)

Conclusion

d)

Body

7.

What type of news story provides background, analysis, and context to a particular issue or event?

a)

Feature Story

b)

Review

c)

Investigative Report

d)

Hard News Story

8.

What is the purpose of a headline in a news story?

a)

To provide the most important information

b)

To elaborate on the main points

c)

To summarize the main point of the story

d)

To conclude the article

9.

Which type of news story focuses on an individual, providing details about their life and achievements?

a)

Investigative Report

b)

Profile or Personality Profile

c)

Hard News Story

d)

Feature Story

10.

What is the purpose of a byline in a news story?

a)

To credit the author or reporter

b)

To provide supporting information and evidence

c)

To indicate the source of information

d)

To summarize key points