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Real or Fake News

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What should you do first when you see a shocking news headline online?

a)

A. Share it immediately

b)

B. Believe it if it matches your opinion

c)

C. Check the source and verify the information

d)

D. Comment your opinion on the post

2.

2. Which of the following is usually a sign of fake news?

a)

A. A clear author and source

b)

B. Exaggerated or sensational language

c)

C. Balanced viewpoints and evidence

d)

D. Publication by a reputable news outlet

3.

3. Why is it important to check the publication date of an article?

a)

A. To see how many people have read it

b)

B. To know the website layout

c)

C. Because old news can be recycled to mislead

d)

D. Because recent news is always fake

4.

D. Because recent news is always fake

a)

A. Instagram filters

b)

B. Screenshot feature

c)

C. Google Reverse Image Search

d)

D. Copy-paste into a Word document

5.

5. What makes a news source trustworthy?

a)

A. It appears at the top of your social media feed

b)

B. It has a flashy headline

c)

C. It comes from an official, verified organization

d)

D. It uses strong emotional words

6.

6. What is the role of fact-checking websites like Snopes or Turnbackhoax.id?

a)

A. To create fake stories

b)

B. To verify and clarify the truth behind viral claims

c)

C. To publish opinions

d)

D. To entertain readers

7.

7. If a news story is only reported by one unknown website, what should you do?

a)

A. Share it quickly so others can see it

b)

B. Report the website to the police

c)

C. Trust it completely

d)

D. Cross-check with other credible sources

8.

8. Why is critical thinking important when reading news online?

a)

A. To memorize facts

b)

B. To quickly scroll through headlines

c)

C. To help evaluate truth and bias

d)

C. To help evaluate truth and bias

9.

9. Which of these is an example of a credible source?

a)

A. A meme on social media

b)

B. An anonymous blog

c)

C. The official WHO website

d)

D. A viral TikTok video

10.

10. What should you do if you're unsure whether a story is real or fake?

a)

A. Assume it's true

b)

B. Ask a friend and believe their answer

c)

C. Check multiple sources and use fact-checking tools

d)

D. Ignore it completely