WorksheetsCaption Writing
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What's wrong with this caption? Principal Hattie Morris talks on the telephone.
states the obvious
past tense
dishonest
use first & last name to identify subject
If all photos on a spread were taken at the same location on the same date it is not necessary to include ----- in captions.
Where, When
Why, How
Who, What
Why, When
Avoid beginning captions with
same type of lead
Gerunds
Articles - a, an, the
prepositions
What is a mini-headline that makes a direct link from the caption to the photo?
Basic Information
Attention Getter
Direct Quote
Complementary Information
A sentence that adds information that is not readily obvious in the photo. Usually contains information that indicates the outcome or consequence of the action in the photo.
Basic Information
Attention Getter
Direct Quote
Complementary Information
The social function of caption text is ...
give further information related to a picture or simply just to decorate it to look better
help people with further u=information about advertisement
announce th readers about important things in the photo
entertain the readers through photo
persuade the readers by showing an attractive photo
what type of caption is it?
quote
expanded
summary
identification bar
cutline
which one is rule of writing caption?
supply specific information
written in a complex sentence
identify location only in the photo
identify the photo based on its location
written in a long description
what type of caption is it?
quote
expanded
cutline
identification bar
summary
what type of caption?
expanded
identification bar
summary
cutline
quote
what type of caption is it?
expanded
identification bar
cutline
summary
quote
What is caption text?
it is a text that help us how to make or use something
it is a long text to describe past events
it is a story text with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolution to solve
it is a brief text to complete a picture or illustration
it is a text which says what a person or thing is like
What is the primary purpose of a caption in a photograph?
To provide additional context or information about the photo
To serve as the main headline of the article
To replace the need for a photo
To summarize the entire article
Which of the following is NOT a good practice in caption writing?
Using specific names and details
Writing in present tense
Including unnecessary information
Being concise
What tense is typically used in writing captions for photos?
Past tense
Present tense
Future tense
Conditional tense
Why should captions avoid stating the obvious?
It makes the caption longer
It can confuse the reader
It does not add value to the photo
It is grammatically incorrect
What is a common mistake when writing captions?
Using active voice
Being too vague
Including a quote
Using present tense
Which element is essential in a caption?
A detailed background story
A direct quote from the subject
The date the photo was taken
The names of people in the photo
What should a caption do if all photos on a spread were taken at the same location on the same date?
Include the location and date in each caption
Exclude the location and date from captions
Use a different caption style
Add more descriptive text
What is the role of a mini-headline in a caption?
To provide basic information
To grab the reader's attention
To offer complementary information
To summarize the article
What type of information should a caption add to a photo?
Information that is already obvious
Information that indicates the outcome or consequence
Unrelated background information
A detailed description of the setting
What is the social function of caption text?
To entertain the readers
To give further information related to a picture
To persuade the readers
To announce important events
Which rule is important in writing a caption?
Use complex sentences
Supply specific information
Identify the location only
Write long descriptions
What is caption text?
A text that describes past events
A brief text to complete a picture
A story text with complications
A text that explains how to use something
What should be avoided at the beginning of captions?
Gerunds
Articles - a, an, the
Prepositions
All of the above
