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Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a Lead in a news article?

a)

Answers the questions who, what, where, and when

b)

is a long introduction to the article

c)

has quotations from witnesses

d)

contains who wrote the article

2.

What is the byline?

a)

the title of the article

b)

contains the name of the place where the story took place

c)

the secondary heading of the article

d)

contains the name of the person who wrote the article

3.

What is a "quotation"?

a)

dialogue which has these symbols ' ' around it

b)

the lead of the story

c)

another name for the headline of the article

d)

dialogue that has these symbols " " around it

4.

Why are news reports written?

a)

to inform the world of the terrible stories that lead to unfortunate events

b)

to inform citizens of events which are happening in the world locally and internationally

c)

to make sure people have jobs

d)

to give people something to do in the morning when they drink their coffee

5.

What is a headline?

a)

the person who wrote the article

b)

the beginning of the actual article

c)

the end of the actual article

d)

the title of the news report

6.

The order of an article is...

a)

lead, headline, byline, and body paragraphs

b)

headline, body paragraphs, lead and byline

c)

headline, byline, lead, and body paragraphs

d)

headline, body paragraphs, byline and lead

7.

What does it mean to "add details"

a)

add specific names, dates and times

b)

be as vague or brief as possible

c)

write information that is extra, not necessarily relevant to the story

d)

Literally write "details" in your article

8.

The five W's are Who, What, When, Where, and _______

a)

whether

b)

which

c)

why

d)

whenever

9.

What is the main purpose of the 5W's?

a)

to discover the main idea

b)

to find important details

c)

to learn about the author

d)

to understand why the story was written

10.

Which of the 5W questions would ask you to learn about the setting?

a)

where and what

b)

where and when

c)

who and what

d)

who and when

11.

If you want to describe the plot, which question should you ask?

a)

who

b)

what

c)

when

d)

where

12.

You would ask the question "who?" to learn about the _____

a)

characters

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

theme

13.

Which of the 5 W questions does this sentence answer?


Ronald learns that his real parents were wizards.

a)

what

b)

why

c)

when

d)

where

14.

A great way to get your reader's attention at the beginning of your article is to:

a)

introduce the problem directly

b)

give background information on the issue or topic

c)

stage an interesting scene that hints at the issue

d)

any of the above

15.

The most important step in writing your article is:

a)

making inferences

b)

coming up with a catchy headline

c)

finding the right picture

d)

using facts and making revisions

16.

The first thing a journalist has to do is:

a)

write the article

b)

come up with a cool title

c)

find a newsworthy event and observe it

d)

interview witnesses

17.

A call to action at the end of the story is your chance to:

a)

summarize the story

b)

tell your reader what you want them to do

c)

give more facts about the issue

d)

write a good metaphor

18.

Most news reports are written in what perspective?

a)

3rd person

b)

1st person

c)

2nd person

d)

4th person

19.

To be objective in your writing is to:

a)

write in 1st person

b)

focus on the goal you have

c)

to not have any bias or opinion

d)

to use strong vocabulary

20.

When you find a good website to use as a resource, you should:

a)

copy/paste it into your article

b)

summarize it in your own words, and say where you got it

c)

steal it

d)

ignore it

21.

This type of journalism involves reporting on current events, breaking ____, and providing information about important incidents, issues, or developments in society. These type of journalists need to be objective and present information without bias.

a)

Opinion Journalism

b)

News Journalism

c)

Photo Journalism

d)

Broadcast Journalism

22.

This type of journalism focuses on in-depth stories that go beyond the basic facts. It delves into human interest stories, profiles of interesting individuals, and analysis of specific topics. These articles often aim to evoke emotions and provide readers with a deeper understanding of the subject.

a)

Finance Journalism

b)

Sports Journalism

c)

Feature Journalism

d)

Opinion Journalism

23.

In this type of journalism, writers express their viewpoints on various topics. This type of journalism includes editorial columns, op-eds, and opinion pieces. These journalists must support their arguments with well-reasoned analysis and evidence.

a)

Travel Journalism

b)

Opinion Journalism

c)

News Journalism

d)

Sports Journalism

24.

These journalists dig deep into topics that are often hidden or difficult to access. They aim to uncover and expose wrongdoing, corruption, or untold stories. This type of journalism requires persistence, research skills, and dedication.

a)

Broadcast Journalism

b)

Science and Technology Journalism

c)

Photojournalism

d)

Investigative Journalism

25.

These journalists cover _____ing events, athletes, teams, and related issues. They may report on game outcomes, interviews with players or coaches, and analysis of ______-related topics.

a)

Feature Journalism

b)

Entertainment Journalism

c)

Sports Journalism

d)

Opinion Journalism

26.

This type of journalism covers movies, music, TV shows, celebrities, and pop culture. These journalists may conduct interviews, review media, and report on industry events.

a)

Entertainment Journalism

b)

News Journalism

c)

Opinion Journalism

d)

Broadcast Journalism

27.

an informal word meaning brave and determined

a)

tedious

b)

shallow

c)

gutsy

d)

convincing

28.

unpleasant and horrible usually connected with injury or death

a)

gruesome

b)

amused

c)

poignant

d)

macabre

29.

An event that causes public shock or anger

a)

dedication

b)

celebrity

c)

scandal

d)

news

30.

in disguise

a)

incognito

b)

exception

c)

terrorist

d)

prison

31.

information about something that has happened or is about to happen

a)

ethics

b)

tip-off

c)

face off

d)

identity

32.

secretly become a part of an organisation

a)

research

b)

infiltrate

c)

sland

d)

scandal

33.

surprising facts that people become aware of

a)

revelations

b)

ethics

c)

scandal

d)

tip-off

34.

search hard for

a)

dig around for

b)

involve

c)

inquire

d)

get on with

35.

moral principles

a)

judgement

b)

revelations

c)

disguise

d)

ethics

36.

I would have slept much better if you .................me that horror story.

a)

hadn't told

b)

didn't tell

c)

doesn't tell

37.

If Jack had found out about the party, he ............... be here.

a)

will

b)

is going to

c)

would

38.

We .................. the film more, if the characters had been more believable.

a)

will enjoy

b)

would enjoy

c)

would have enjoyed

39.

The novel would be too santimental if it ................. a happier ending.

a)

have

b)

had

c)

would have had

40.

Which of these types of journalistic writing provides a description of the topic as well as an informed opinion?

a)

News

b)

investigative

c)

reviews

d)

feature

41.

Which of these types of journalistic writing aims to uncover the truth about a particular subject, person, or event?

a)

investigative

b)

news

c)

feature

d)

column

42.

Which of these types of journalistic writing is based on personality of the writer and usually is published once a week?

a)

news

b)

investigative

c)

reviews

d)

column

43.

Which of these types of journalistic writing provides scope, depth, and interpretation of trends, events, topics or people?

a)

investigative

b)

feature

c)

reviews

d)

news

44.

Which one is NOT a form of journalism media?

a)

Broadcast

b)

Print

c)

Typing

d)

Online

45.

When did the earliest known journalistic product circulate?

a)

1900 CE

b)

1500 BCE

c)

1609 CE

d)

59 BCE

46.

Pulitzer used his newspaper to crusade for the rights of ___

a)

Writers

b)

Prizes

c)

Hungarians

d)

Immigrants

47.

Other types of journalism include___

a)

Travel journalism

b)

Sports Journalism

c)

Lifestyle Journalism

d)

All of the above

48.

The first English newspaper (from 1622) was called

a)

The Weekly News

b)

The Daily Planet

c)

The Daily Current

d)

The New York World

49.

Magazines started in which century?

a)

20th

b)

19th

c)

18th

d)

17th

50.

Which of these is NOT a key traditional ideal of journalism?

a)

to be reliable

b)

to be responsible

c)

To help sell products

d)

To help humanity understand our world

51.

According to the BBC Ideas video, Journalism has always been about___

a)

truth

b)

capitalism

c)

entertainment

d)

Power