WorksheetsICA Unit 5 LA Study Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Fill in the blank: A periodic official count of the people is called a _______.
census
survey
election
audit
Fill in the blank: A person to whom one tells secrets or personal matters is called a _______.
confidant
adversary
stranger
acquaintance
Fill in the blank: Trust; self-assurance is known as _______.
confidence
doubt
fear
hesitation
Fill in the blank: To call forth is to _______.
elicit
ignore
destroy
confuse
Fill in the blank: Explosion, blowing apart is called an _______.
explosion
implosion
fusion
compression
Fill in the blank: Conforming to proper practices or conventions is to act _______.
properly
quickly
loudly
randomly
Fill in the blank: Coming at a time before is described as _______.
prior
after
later
next
Fill in the blank: Unlawful is defined as _______.
illicit
colorful
ancient
fragile
Fill in the blank: A formal request is called a _______.
petition
invitation
complaint
announcement
Fill in the blank: A person who begins a court suit is called a _______.
plaintiff
defendant
witness
bailiff
Fill in the blank: Sorrowful, mournful is described as _______.
doleful
cheerful
playful
hopeful
Fill in the blank: To become aware of is to _______.
perceive
ignore
forget
neglect
Fill in the blank: Faculties that allow us to perceive and experience the world around us; sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell are called _______.
senses
organs
muscles
cells
Fill in the blank: The time between then and now is called the _______.
interim
interval
instance
interlude
Fill in the blank: The smallest bit is called an _______.
atom
byte
nibble
word
Fill in the blank: The ability to use words cleverly and humorously is called _______.
humor
logic
bravery
patience
Fill in the blank: An ________ is a person from whom one is descended.
Ancestor
Neighbor
Friend
Descendant
Fill in the blank: ________ is the act of making news reports unavailable to a government or to some organization.
Censorship
Journalism
Broadcasting
Publication
Fill in the blank: An ________ is all the copies of a book, newspaper, and so forth printed just alike and issued at or near the same time.
Edition
Volume
Chapter
Manuscript
Fill in the blank: A ________ is the means or agent through which anything acts; a means of communicating thoughts, ideas or opinions.
Medium
Channel
Source
Message
Fill in the blank: A ________ is an exclusive news story.
Scoop
Article
Column
Report
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
It is portable and can be saved.
It is expensive.
It is hard to find information.
It cannot be saved.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
A) Builds community.
B) Reduces literacy skills.
C) Promotes isolation.
D) Decreases awareness.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Improved literacy skills.
Decreased literacy skills.
No effect on literacy.
Reduces reading.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Promotes critical thinking.
Discourages critical thinking.
No effect on thinking.
Promotes memorization only.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Current events - local and global.
Only local events.
Only global events.
No current events.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Promotes civic awareness.
Reduces civic awareness.
No effect on civic awareness.
Promotes ignorance.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Promotes environmental consciousness.
Reduces environmental consciousness.
No effect on environment.
Promotes pollution.
Which of the following is a pro of printed newspapers?
Easy to find information.
Hard to find information.
Information is hidden.
Information is outdated.
Fill in the blank: Newspapers cover many different _______.
topics
colors
animals
vehicles
Fill in the blank: One con of printed newspapers is the _______.
cost
color
weight
popularity
Fill in the blank: Printed newspapers are not always the most _______ and up to date.
current
colorful
expensive
ancient
Fill in the blank: If you do not have _______ service, you must go out to purchase a printed newspaper.
delivery
internet
cable
phone
Fill in the blank: Some papers are no longer printed _______.
daily
quickly
loudly
cheaply
Fill in the blank: Printed newspapers take up _______ space.
physical
digital
virtual
imaginary
Fill in the blank: One pro of online news editions is that they are easily _______ online.
accessible
expensive
hidden
damaged
Fill in the blank: Online news editions build vocabulary by providing easy access to _______ dictionaries.
online
printed
audio
handwritten
Fill in the blank: Online news editions improve reading _______.
comprehension
speed
difficulty
confusion
Fill in the blank: Online news editions promote critical _______.
thinking
dancing
eating
painting
Fill in the blank: Online news editions cover current events that are _______ and global.
local
ancient
fictional
irrelevant
Fill in the blank: Online news editions promote _______ awareness.
civic
musical
culinary
athletic
Fill in the blank: Online news editions promote social _______.
engagement
isolation
conflict
ignorance
Fill in the blank: Online news editions can be updated _______ often.
more
less
rarely
never
Fill in the blank: Some online news editions require a _______.
subscription
password
advertisement
editor
Fill in the blank: Not all stories make it to the _______ version of online news editions.
evening
sports
international
Fill in the blank: Articles in online news editions can be hard to _______ , especially local news.
find
write
ignore
Fill in the blank: Older articles in online news editions can be _______.
outdated
exciting
recent
unreadable
Fill in the blank: Online news editions do not contain all sections of a regular _______ newspaper.
digital
weekly
tabloid
What is a fact? Fill in the blank: A fact is reliable information that can be ________.
verified
imagined
ignored
guessed
What is an opinion? Fill in the blank: An opinion is what one ________, a personal judgment.
believes
eats
writes
forgets
What is bias? Fill in the blank: Bias is ________ for or against a person, thing, or group compared to another, often unfairly.
preference
punishment
distance
measurement
What is satire? Fill in the blank: Satire is the use of ________, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize ideas or actions.
humor
violence
silence
ignorance
What is an agenda? Fill in the blank: Agenda is the underlying ________ or reason for doing something.
goal
color
location
season
Which of the following domain names is most likely to be a government website?
.com
.gov
.org
.edu
True or False: Government and educational sites are always reliable.
True
False
When evaluating news sources, what should you check about the article's authorship? Fill in the blank: Look for author information and ________ of other sources.
citation
location
length
font style
Checking the publication date is important when evaluating news sources because:
It ensures the information is current and relevant.
It shows the author's credentials.
It reveals the source's political bias.
It guarantees the article is well-written.
You should avoid using unreliable sites like blogs, travel sites, and wikis for research.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Factual headlines state what ________ happened.
actually
possibly
rarely
never
What is a by-line in a newspaper or magazine article?
A by-line is a line at the beginning of a newspaper or magazine article giving the name(s) of the writer(s).
A by-line is a summary of the article at the end of the page.
A by-line is a section containing advertisements.
A by-line is a list of sources used in the article.
What is a headline in a newspaper article?
A headline is a title printed in heavy type at the top of a newspaper article.
A headline is a small image at the end of a newspaper article.
A headline is the name of the newspaper's editor.
A headline is a list of all articles in the newspaper.
Where are the most important ideas in a news story usually found?
The most important ideas in a news story are usually found in the first paragraph.
The most important ideas in a news story are usually found in the last paragraph.
The most important ideas in a news story are usually found in the headline only.
The most important ideas in a news story are usually found in the captions of images.
What do the next paragraphs in a news story provide?
The next paragraphs give supporting information about the first paragraph.
They introduce unrelated topics.
They summarize the entire news story.
They provide advertisements.
What do the last paragraph(s) in a news story usually contain?
The last paragraph(s) contain the least important details to allow the story to be cut to fit a certain space.
The last paragraph(s) contain the most important facts and figures.
The last paragraph(s) summarize the entire story in detail.
The last paragraph(s) introduce new characters and events.
When reading news articles, what question should you ask about the source?
Who is the source, and what is their purpose?
What is the weather like today?
How long is the article?
What font is used in the article?
When reading news articles, what question should you ask about the facts?
What facts are included? What might have been omitted?
How long did it take to write the article?
Who is the most popular journalist?
What is the weather like today?
When reading news articles, what question should you ask about quotes?
Who has been quoted, and what are their views? Are opposing views included?
What is the length of the article?
How many images are in the article?
What is the publication date of the article?
When analyzing a news story, what are the six important questions you should find answers to?
1. What has happened? 2. Who was involved? 3. When did it occur? 4. Where did it take place? 5. How did it happen?
1. What is the headline? 2. Who wrote the article? 3. When was it published? 4. Where was it printed? 5. Why is it trending?
1. What is the source? 2. Who is the editor? 3. When was it edited? 4. Where is the office? 5. How many words?
1. What is the topic? 2. Who is the audience? 3. When is the deadline? 4. Where is the newsroom? 5. Why is it important?
It happened because:
of a specific reason.
it was a coincidence.
there was no cause.
someone guessed.
What does the word 'architecture' mean?
the art or science of planning and building structures
a type of musical instrument
a style of cooking food
a form of transportation
What does the word 'capture' mean?
to take by force or trickery
to let go freely
to ignore completely
to make something disappear
to give as a gift
What does the word 'creature' mean?
a being; an animal; a human being
a type of plant
a kind of weather
a piece of furniture
What does the word 'exhaust' mean?
to use up completely
to make something bigger
to fix something
to hide something
What does the word 'exhaustive' mean?
thorough; leaving out nothing
quick and careless
partially complete
easy to understand
What does the word 'exhibit' mean?
to display or show
to hide or conceal
to destroy or ruin
to ignore or neglect
to confuse or mix up
What does the word 'feature' mean?
part of the face; special characteristic
a type of animal
a kind of weather
a musical instrument
a place to live
What does the word 'generalize' mean?
to draw a conclusion about a whole group from specific instances
to describe something in detail
to ignore evidence
to repeat something exactly
What does the word 'identify' mean?
to recognize or class something
to ignore something
to destroy something
to create something
to hide something
What does the word 'illustrate' mean?
to make clear or explain with pictures or examples
to write a story
to build something
to sing a song
What does the word 'interpret' mean?
to explain the meaning of
to ignore completely
to write a story
to draw a picture
What does the word 'justify' mean?
to prove an action or situation as right or reasonable
to ignore a problem completely
to make something more complicated
to describe something in detail
Fill in the blank: A lyre is a stringed instrument resembling a _______.
harp
drum
flute
trumpet
Fill in the blank: A liar is one who tells _______.
lies
truths
jokes
stories
Fill in the blank: Locality means a particular place or _______.
region
object
animal
color
Fill in the blank: A peasant is a farm _______.
laborer
manager
driver
scientist
Fill in the blank: A pheasant is a kind of long-tailed, colorful _______.
game bird
reptile
rodent
amphibian
Fill in the blank: Presence means the bearing or essence of a _______.
person
place
object
idea
The term 'propaganda' refers to:
Information spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause.
A type of government document used for official communication.
A scientific method for collecting data.
A form of entertainment in the media.
Select the option that lists examples of both good and bad propaganda.
Promoting public health campaigns and spreading false rumors during elections
Only spreading false rumors during elections
Only promoting public health campaigns
Ignoring propaganda altogether
The original meaning of the word 'propaganda' was:
The spreading of ideas to promote a cause
A type of government censorship
A form of artistic expression
A method of military strategy
In the 20th century, the word 'propaganda' took on what kind of connotation?
A negative connotation
A positive connotation
A neutral connotation
An academic connotation
'Card-stacking' in propaganda refers to:
Presenting only information that supports one side of an argument
Using humor to persuade the audience
Appealing to emotions rather than logic
Making vague or ambiguous statements
'Glittering generalities' in propaganda are:
words or phrases that sound appealing but lack specific meaning
detailed and factual statements used to inform the public
negative statements intended to discredit opponents
statistical data used to support arguments
Fill in the blank: An ________ is an article in a newspaper expressing the opinion or attitude of a publisher or an editor.
editorial
headline
advertisement
feature
Fill in the blank: To ________ means to apply information you read or learn to your own life.
apply
ignore
forget
misunderstand
Fill in the blank: ________ is the plural of medium; means of communicating thoughts, ideas or opinions.
media
medias
mediums
mediate
Fill in the blank: ________ are persons employed in any work, business, or service.
employees
employers
managers
owners
Fill in the blank: One of the greatest influences in a newspaper is found in its ________.
editorials
advertisements
headlines
sports section
Fill in the blank: Editorials express the ________ or attitudes of the editor or publisher.
opinions
facts
events
stories
Fill in the blank: It is very difficult for a journalist to not include any ________ at all.
bias
fact
story
headline
