WorksheetsJournalism Quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 53mins
What should you do if two family members with the same last name appear in a story?
Use their last names for all references.
Use their first names on second and subsequent references.
Use their middle names for clarity.
Use only their initials.
Which of the following is an example of a correctly capitalized sentence?
That’s when Prime minister Justin Trudeau went for a run.
That’s when Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister, went for a run.
That’s when PM Justin Trudeau went for a run.
That’s when Justin Trudeau, the prime minister, went for a run.
Erika was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.
a game of cards.
to play cards.
playing a game of cards.
To playing a card game
Rachel has always enjoyed reading the book more than _________.
I watched the movie version.
watching the movie.
to watch the movie.
watched the movie version
When the weather outside is cold and __________, I like to be indoors.
starting to get windy
windy
getting windy
wind
Running, lifting, and _________ are three of my favorite exercises.
racquetball
a spinning class
bicycling
bicycle
The grocery store is recommended for fruit, vegetables, and _______.
meat
to buy meat
buying meat
bought meat
Kayden likes camping, running, and __________.
drive
to drive
driving
drives
if you want to lose weight, eat small portions and _________.
limit second helpings
limiting second helpings
to limit second helpings
limited second helpings
Which example shows correct parallel structure?
Some recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
There are recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.
Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.
Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.
There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends.
to working hard
work hard
no change
worked hard
Parallel structure creates patterns that are easy to follow so the reader understand the main idea.
true
false
not given
Correct this sentence: Rihanna likes to swim, skiing, and to dance.
Rihanna likes to swim, to ski, and to dance.
Rihanna likes to swimming, to skiing, and to dancing.
Rihanna likes to swim, skiing, and to sing.
Rihanna likes swimming, skiing, and sing
Correct this sentence: It's a bird! There's a plane! Can it be? Superman!
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!
Birds, Planes. Superman
Whatever, Marvel is better. #EndGame
bird! plane! it's a superman
When is it acceptable to use the Oxford comma in CP style?
In formal writing only
Always
Never
In a list of three or more items
The only doctors who get a “Dr.” title before their names are licensed medical professionals. That means people who hold doctorates in other areas, such as literature, are not given this designation in CP style.
True
False
Which option is correct according to CP style?
The Calgary Flames defeated the Edmonton Oilers 10-5 on Tuesday.
The Calgary Flames defeated the Edmonton Oilers 10-five on Tuesday.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
He enjoys eating healthy spaghetti made out of quinoa and flaxseed.
The family is focused on clean, healthy food.
They all prefer to eat at home, restaurants can be unhealthy.
Restaurants are known to add extra butter, salt, and chemicals to their food.
Identify the sentence fragment.
Reading upside down is difficult but possible
Speaking backwards slowly and clearly.
Looking up, the boy smiled at the clouds.
When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he found four cavities.
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
Physics ________ my favorite subject in school.
become
is become
becoming
is
The basket of rice and the bucket of fish ________ very tasty.
looks
look
looking
is looking
What types of tension make for a strong story?
Tense and terse
Internal and External
Strong and weak
Tall and short
What is the inverted pyramid structure in writing?
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered at the end of the story
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered at the top of the story
A method of news writing where the most important points are not prioritized
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered in the middle of the story
"I love my Friday class" He said.
"I love my Friday class." he said.
"I love my Friday class," he said.
"I love my Friday class", he said.
What does the `N' stand for in the PRINT Test?
Never
Naught
Newness
Neat
Choose the sentence with correct CP style
Danny Miller, a SAIT journalism instructor, is from Swift Current, Sask.
SAIT Journalism Instructor Danny Miller is from Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
SAIT Journalism instructor Danny Miller is from Swift Current.
SAIT journalism instructor Danny Miller is from Swift Current, Sas.
Which one of these is correct according to journalistic style?
Sean said, "I can't wait to get out of here and for this class to finish."
"I can't wait to get out of here and for this class to finish," Sean said.
Sean said: "I can't wait to get out of here and for this class to finish."
"I can't wait to get out of here and for this class to finish" Sean said.
Which sentence is in the active voice?
Hailey was given a present.
The present was given to Hailey.
Hailey gave a present to Vicki
Vicki was mad she didn't get a present.
Which quotation is properly punctuated?
"This class is so boring." Kylie said.
"This class is so boring" Kylie said.
"This class is so boring, Kylie said.
"This class is so boring," Kylie said.
Which one of the below quotes is correct according to Canadian Press style?
"I am hungry," Tyler cried.
"I am hungry," Tyler snarled.
"I am hungry," Tyler said.
"I am hungry," Tyler snapped.
On what day of the week does Vicki mistakenly think Jour 230-A has a class?
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
What is Vicki's least favourite part of her job at SAIT?
Taking attendance
Getting the volume to work on the computer
Academic misconduct hearings
Chatting with studens
What is Vicki's favourite part of teaching at SAIT?
Brunch in the John Ware building
Faculty meetings
Looking for an escalator that actually works
Watching students learn, grow and realize their immense potential
