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WorksheetsBTN How to Spot Fake News - Recap
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
Why do people create fake news?
To make people laugh
To provide accurate information
To help people learn
To promote kindness
What is a possible impact of sharing misinformation?
It can damage your credibility
It can increase your popularity
It can boost your income
It can enhance your influence
A common problem with made-up news stories is that (a)
What did many newspaper owners realise about exciting news?
It could sell more copies
It was always true
It was less popular
It was difficult to print
What medium was exaggerated by newspapers to discredit their new competitor?
Television
Radio
Internet
Magazines
For more accurate news, one should refer to a (a) publication.
What did the internet create according to the video watched on Wednesday?
The golden age of conspiracy theories
The decline of newspapers
The rise of television
The end of radio
What has social media made worse according to the text?
The quality of television programmes
The spread of unreliable stories
The popularity of radio
The accuracy of newspapers
Match the following events with the impact of fake news mentioned in the video.
The 2016 US election
Event potentially affected by fake news
The 2020 Olympics
International sporting event held in Tokyo
The 2018 World Cup
Football tournament held in Russia
The 2019 Super Bowl
Annual championship game of the National Football League
What is a suggested method to verify the authenticity of a news story?
Only read the headline
Check the author's background and sources
Trust any website that looks professional
Believe stories that are too good to be true
What is a potential future concern regarding fake news mentioned in the text?
Lack of internet access
New technology making fake news more convincing
Decrease in social media usage
Increase in newspaper sales
What should you do if you're unsure about the truth of a news story?
Ignore it completely
Share it with friends
Use a search engine to find more information
Assume it's true if it's on social media
A common tactic used by fake news creators to gain attention is (a)
What is a recommended action if you suspect a news story might be fake?
Ignore it completely
Verify it with multiple reliable sources
Report it to authorities
Share it immediately
What is one reason why fake news spreads quickly on social media?
It is always true
It is difficult to access
It is often entertaining or shocking
It is rarely shared
You can identify a reliable news source by (a)
What is a recommended step before sharing a news story?
Read only the headline
Verify the information with credible sources
Share it immediately if it is interesting
Check if it has many likes
Which strategy can help in combating the spread of misinformation?
Sharing unverified stories
Relying on a single news source
Cross-checking information with multiple sources
Ignoring all news stories
Match the following reasons with why people might believe fake news:
It is always presented in a dull manner
Fake news is boring and uninteresting
It is published by reputable sources
Fake news comes from trusted media outlets
It often aligns with their existing beliefs
Fake news confirms personal biases
It is always fact-checked
Fake news is verified for accuracy
Which factor can contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation online?
Low user interaction
Strict content regulations
High engagement on social media platforms
Limited internet access
What strategies can you use to ensure you are not influenced by fake news stories?
