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News Writing Worksheet Extraction (English, Grade 13)

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the necessary qualities for news writing as listed: writing skill, excellent knowledge of language, knowledge of grammar, simple and well-structured sentence construction, timely reading.

a)

Writing skill

b)

Excellent knowledge of language

c)

Knowledge of grammar

d)

Simple, well-structured sentence construction

e)

Timely reading

2.

When preparing news from any event, which considerations are important to keep in mind according to the worksheet?

a)

Understand the event’s context

b)

Write from the event’s perspective

c)

Ensure accuracy and clarity

d)

Make the writing of the event important

e)

Do not include any of your personal opinions

3.

According to the guidelines for preparing news, which points should be followed?

a)

Provide a clear title that reflects the complete news or event

b)

Accurately mention date, place, time, and related person

c)

Write the news soon after the event so it remains fresh

d)

Avoid words that hurt public feelings or cause distress

e)

State the main issue first, then give details

4.

Choose the activity that matches this instruction: Prepare a news report on the given incident.

a)

Prepare a news report on the given incident

b)

Compose a personal narrative about your feelings

c)

Write a poem about the event

d)

Create a dialogue between two characters

5.

Choose the activity that matches this instruction: Prepare a news report using the given cue words.

a)

Prepare a news report using the given cue words

b)

Draft a list of vocabulary definitions

c)

Write a persuasive letter to an official

d)

Summarize a chapter from a textbook

6.

Choose the activity that matches this instruction: Prepare a news report of the program.

a)

Prepare a news report of the program

b)

Write a fictional short story about a festival

c)

Create a poster advertising the event

d)

Translate the program schedule into another language

7.

Refer to the Marathi-language news report image describing the initiative “Marathi Bhasha Sanvardhan Pakhwada” conducted in city schools. According to the report, during which dates was the fortnight observed?

a)

1 January to 25 January

b)

1 January to 15 January

c)

20 January to 31 January

d)

5 December to 25 December

8.

Based on the same report about “Marathi Bhasha Sanvardhan Pakhwada,” how did city schools respond to the initiative?

a)

They gave an enthusiastic response

b)

They showed poor participation

c)

They were largely indifferent

d)

They reported a mixed response

9.

In the activities listed in the report for the Marathi language fortnight in schools, which of the following were included? Select all that apply.

a)

Essay competition

b)

Reading competition

c)

Book exhibition

d)

Football tournament

e)

Storytelling competition

10.

According to the report, approximately how many schools across the city conducted the Marathi language fortnight enthusiastically?

a)

About 100 schools

b)

About 10 schools

c)

About 300 schools

d)

About 50 schools

11.

What date appears on the Marathi news report covering the Marathi language conservation fortnight?

a)

16 January

b)

26 January

c)

1 January

d)

25 January

12.

Who, according to the report, conveyed that the Marathi language fortnight would continue annually in schools?

a)

Chief speakers at schools

b)

The city mayor

c)

Sports teachers

d)

School librarians

13.

Based on the headline box stating "School’s centenary year celebration concluded in the presence of the Hon’ble Education Minister," which summary best reflects the news item students were asked to write?

a)

A school marked the end of its 100th year with a celebration attended by the Education Minister.

b)

The school inaugurated its annual sports day with student marches.

c)

The district science exhibition was postponed due to rain.

d)

A health awareness camp on vaccination was conducted at the school.

14.

The subject box says "Linking the Aadhaar card number to one’s bank transactions is mandatory for all citizens." What policy announcement does this correspond to?

a)

Mandatory linkage of Aadhaar numbers to bank accounts and transactions.

b)

Voluntary Aadhaar registration for students only.

c)

Replacement of Aadhaar with voter ID for banking.

d)

A temporary suspension of Aadhaar-based transactions.

15.

A keywords box lists "International sports festival, top sportspersons, young players, coaches, enthusiastic response." Which summary most closely matches the news expected from these cues?

a)

An international sports festival drew top athletes, young players, and coaches, receiving an enthusiastic response.

b)

A local book fair featured authors and editors with moderate attendance.

c)

A municipal cultural parade focused on traditional dances and folk music.

d)

An inter-school science quiz was organized for senior students only.

16.

The event box states "The book release ceremony of Torat Publishers’ ‘Career Guide’ was conducted by Chief Editor Sachin Dharmadhikari." Which is the correct identification of the event?

a)

Release of Torat Publishers’ book ‘Career Guide’ by Chief Editor Sachin Dharmadhikari.

b)

Opening of a new sports complex by the city mayor.

c)

Prize distribution for an inter-school science contest by the education officer.

d)

Launch of a health awareness campaign by local doctors.

17.

The event box states "Publication ceremony for Torat Publishers’ collected book series concluded in the presence of the Hon’ble Mayor." Which statement correctly summarizes this?

a)

Torat Publishers held a publication ceremony for a collected book series with the Mayor present.

b)

A district-level cultural festival ended with a folk dance competition.

c)

A school-level art exhibition opened with a ribbon-cutting by teachers.

d)

A university hosted a seminar on medical ethics without any dignitaries.

18.

The subject box reads "Grand closing ceremony of the Kambayjoda Festival." What is the most accurate summary of the intended news?

a)

The Kambayjoda Festival concluded with a grand closing ceremony.

b)

The Kambayjoda Festival was postponed indefinitely.

c)

The Kambayjoda Festival began with a small inauguration.

d)

The Kambayjoda Festival shifted to a different city without ceremonies.

19.

The subject box says "Citizens who have completed 18 years of age must obtain a voter identification card." Which requirement is being highlighted?

a)

Obtaining a voter ID becomes compulsory upon turning 18.

b)

Citizens must renew Aadhaar every two years.

c)

Only students may apply for voter IDs after graduation.

d)

Voter IDs are optional for all age groups.

20.

A sentence states "On 15 December, the Zilla Parishad Secondary Education Department, Amravati, organized the prize distribution ceremony for the inter-school science competition." Which option correctly captures this information?

a)

On 15 December, the Zilla Parishad Secondary Education Department, Amravati, held prize distribution for an inter-school science competition.

b)

On 15 December, the municipal health department launched a vaccination drive.

c)

On 15 December, a university conducted entrance examinations.

d)

On 15 December, the public library hosted a poetry reading.

21.

The subject states "The inauguration ceremony of your school’s golden jubilee year was conducted by the Hon’ble Chief Minister." Which summary is correct?

a)

Your school’s golden jubilee year was inaugurated by the Chief Minister.

b)

Your school’s silver jubilee was celebrated by the Education Minister.

c)

Your school’s annual day was hosted by the Mayor.

d)

Your school’s centenary was concluded by the District Collector.

22.

A green-circled list announces a news item on the school’s Rubella vaccination activities, with the following details: Rubella vaccination; poster/rangoli/art; school-level competitions; 20 to 25 November; organized by the local government health department and Ideal School. Select all details that correctly belong to this news.

a)

Rubella vaccination

b)

Poster/rangoli/art activities

c)

School-level competitions

d)

20 to 25 November

e)

Organized by the local government health department and Ideal School