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FEUR JRN8 QE2 SY2024-25

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Editorial Board?

a)

To write articles

b)

To oversee the publication's content

c)

To manage advertising

d)

To conduct interviews

2.

Which type of headline is designed to grab attention quickly?

a)

Descriptive Headline

b)

Catchy Headline

c)

Informative Headline

d)

Subheadline

3.

What is NOT an element of news writing?

a)

Timeliness

b)

Accuracy

c)

Opinion

d)

Clarity

4.

The Editorial Board is typically composed of:

a)

Journalists only

b)

Editors and senior staff

c)

Freelancers

d)

Readers

5.

Which of the following is an example of a hard news headline?

a)

"Local Bakery Wins National Award"

b)

"How to Bake the Perfect Cake"

c)

"New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Chocolate"

d)

"10 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle"

6.

What is the primary purpose of a headline?

a)

To summarize the article

b)

To attract readers

c)

To provide detailed information

d)

To give a personal opinion

7.

Which of the following is a duty of the Editorial Board?

a)

Editing articles for grammar

b)

Setting the publication's editorial policy

c)

Writing opinion pieces

d)

Distributing the publication

8.

What type of headline provides specific details about the article?

a)

Catchy Headline

b)

Informative Headline

c)

Sensational Headline

d)

Subheadline

9.

Which element of news writing refers to the "who, what, when, where, why"?

a)

Lead

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

d)

Headline

10.

The Editorial Board's role includes:

a)

Writing all articles

b)

Approving editorial content

c)

Selling advertisements

d)

Conducting surveys

11.

What is a common type of headline used for feature articles?

a)

Descriptive Headline

b)

Breaking News Headline

c)

Informative Headline

d)

Sensational Headline

12.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good news writing?

a)

Clarity

b)

Objectivity

c)

Bias

d)

Conciseness

13.

The Editorial Board is responsible for:

a)

Conducting interviews

b)

Reviewing submitted articles

c)

Designing the layout

d)

Writing advertisements

14.

What is the main focus of a headline?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To engage

d)

To confuse

15.

Which element is crucial in determining the newsworthiness of a story?

a)

Length of the article

b)

Relevance

c)

Author's name

d)

Publication date

16.

What is the purpose of a subheadline?

a)

To replace the main headline

b)

To provide additional information

c)

To confuse readers

d)

To summarize the article

17.

Which of the following best describes a "lead" in news writing?

a)

The final paragraph

b)

The opening sentence or paragraph

c)

The headline

d)

The author's name

18.

The Editorial Board's decisions are typically based on:

a)

Personal opinions

b)

Audience feedback

c)

Editorial guidelines

d)

Random selection

19.

What type of headline often uses puns or wordplay?

a)

Informative Headline

b)

Catchy Headline

c)

Descriptive Headline

d)

Breaking News Headline

20.

Which of the following is a key element of news writing?

a)

Personal anecdotes

b)

Factual accuracy

c)

Emotional appeal

d)

Lengthy descriptions

21.

The Editorial Board's role in ethical journalism includes:

a)

Promoting biased opinions

b)

Ensuring fairness and accuracy

c)

Ignoring conflicts of interest

d)

Focusing solely on profits

22.

What is the purpose of a "kicker" in a headline?

a)

To provide a summary

b)

To create suspense

c)

To confuse the reader

d)

To state the main point

23.

Which type of headline is often used in tabloids?

a)

Informative Headline

b)

Sensational Headline

c)

Descriptive Headline

d)

Subheadline

24.

In news writing, the term "attribution" refers to:

a)

The author's name

b)

Crediting sources

c)

The headline

d)

The conclusion

25.

The Editorial Board typically meets to:

a)

Discuss personal opinions

b)

Review upcoming content

c)

Write articles

d)

Sell advertisements

26.

Which of the following is an example of a soft news headline?

a)

"Election Results Announced"

b)

"Local Artist Opens Gallery"

c)

"New Law Passed"

d)

"Severe Weather Warning"

27.

What is the "inverted pyramid" structure in news writing?

a)

A style of headline

b)

A method of organizing information

c)

A type of editorial

d)

A visual representation

28.

The Editorial Board's function is to:

a)

Write all articles

b)

Shape the publication's voice

c)

Handle advertising

d)

Conduct interviews

29.

What is the primary goal of news writing?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform the public

c)

To express opinions

d)

To promote products

30.

Which of the following is an essential quality of a headline?

a)

Length

b)

Clarity

c)

Complexity

d)

Ambiguity