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WorksheetsSub Editing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the goal of a lead at the beginning of a news article?
To highlight key points in the article
To provide a summary of the entire article
To express personal viewpoints
To attract attention and introduce the main idea of the article.
Why are captions important in visual media?
Captions decrease accessibility in visual media
Captions provide accessibility, improve comprehension, enhance SEO, and increase engagement.
Captions have no impact on engagement in visual media
Captions are irrelevant in visual media
What is the process of fact-checking in sub editing?
Cross-referencing, Validating, Verifying
Verify accuracy, confirm sources, check for errors, ensure consistency
Proofreading, Editing, Revising
Double-checking, Reviewing, Confirming
What is the correct usage of 'affect' vs. 'effect' in a sentence?
Both 'affect' and 'effect' can be used interchangeably.
Always use 'affect' instead of 'effect'.
Use 'affect' for the subject and 'effect' for the object.
Use 'effect' for the subject and 'affect' for the object.
Which style guide is commonly used in journalism?
Chicago Manual of Style
American Psychological Association (APA) Style
Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
Modern Language Association (MLA) Style
What is the importance of proofreading in sub editing?
Proofreading helps maintain the quality and credibility of the edited material by eliminating mistakes and inconsistencies.
Proofreading slows down the editing process
Proofreading only focuses on grammar errors
Proofreading is unnecessary in sub editing
How can you ensure grammatical accuracy in a written piece?
Using emojis instead of words
Copying and pasting text from the internet without checking
Ignoring all grammar rules completely
Proofreading for spelling, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and sentence structure.
What are some common grammar mistakes to watch out for in sub editing?
Capitalisation errors
Misplaced modifiers
Subject-verb agreement errors, punctuation mistakes, incorrect word usage, inconsistent verb tense, lack of parallel structure
Run-on sentences
Why is it important to adhere to a specific style guide in journalism?
It restricts journalists' ability to cover a wide range of topics.
It ensures consistency, professionalism, and credibility in reporting.
It is unnecessary and hinders journalistic integrity.
It allows for creative freedom and expression in reporting.
What are some key elements to consider when writing a headline?
Grammar, Font, Color, Tone, Humor
Relevance, Clarity, Accuracy, Length, Impact
