Choose the sentence below that is correct in its word usage and grammar.

He bought tuna sandwiches for his twins.

How would you use your AP stylebook to determine how to properly write the number 12 in a news article?

Search for "numerals" in the AP stylebook

Which of the following is the most clear way to say, "Three of the involved sustained injuries during the incident"?

Three people were hurt in the wreck.

Army Capt. Arthur Hastings sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"I don't want the world, but I'll take this city!" said Roan.

"I'm going to ace this test," the student said.

What is the most likely reason the reporter would use an inverted pyramid structure?

The story's emphasis is on timeliness.

Which of the following is correct according to AP style?

"This is the worst I've seen the flooding," Jane Smith, a resident, said.

A source says they will give you an exclusive if you pay them $500. How do you respond?

No. Journalists should not pay sources for information or other materials., Yes. This is fine because it will be an exclusive for my organization.

Choose the sentence below that is correct in its word usage and grammar.

The second phase will extend the highway farther.

Which of these sentences is written in active voice?

The Birmingham News won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

Which of the following is correct according to AP style?

The game will start at 3 p.m. in Chicago.

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1
Name the lead type: The city council voted to build more low-income housing in Auburn.
Umbrella lead
Immediate Identification lead
Summary lead
Narrative lead
2
What is a dateline?
The location where the incident took place.
The location where the journalist conducted the reporting.
The day and time when the story was published.
3
Which is correct?
The answer to the question of life, the universe and everything is 42.
The answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything is 42.
4
Choose the sentence below that is correct in its word usage and grammar.
He bought tuna sandwiches for his pair of twins.
He bought tuna sandwiches for his twins.
He bought tuna fish sandwiches for his twins.
He bought tuna fish sandwiches for his pair of twins.
5
How would you use your AP stylebook to determine how to properly write the number 12 in a news article?
Take your best guess
Sear for "numbers" in the AP stylebook
Search for "numerals" in the AP stylebook
Search for "12" in the AP stylebook
6
T or F: When a story paints someone in a negative light, the journalist must try to obtain a response from them.
True
False
7
Which of the following is the most clear way to say, "Three of the involved sustained injuries during the incident"?
Three persons were injured in the accident.
Fewer than five people were hurt in the wreck.
Three individuals sustained injuries in the wreck.
Three people were hurt in the wreck.
8
Which is correct?
Army Capt. Arthur Hastings sang the Star Spangled Banner.
Army Capt. Arthur Hastings sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."
9
Which is correct?
"I don't want the world, but I'll take this city!," Roan said to the crowd.
"I don't want the world, but I'll take this city!," Roan yelled.
"I don't want the world, but I'll take this city!" expressed Roan.
"I don't want the world, but I'll take this city!" said Roan.
10
Which is correct?
"I'm going to ace this test," said the Student.
"I'm going to ace this test," the student said.
"I'm going to ace this test," the student stated.
"I'm going to ace this test," the student exclaimed.
11
What is the most likely reason the reporter would use an inverted pyramid structure?
The story's emphasis is on novelty and human interest.
The story's emphasis is on timeliness.
The story's emphasis is on historical data.
The story's emphasis is on prominence.
12
Which of the following is correct according to AP style?
Jane Smith, Asheville resident: "This is the worst I've seen the flooding."
"This is the worst I've seen the flooding," Jane Smith, a resident, said.
Jane Smith, resident described: "This is the worst I've seen the flooding."
Smith was shocked by the storm, saying, "This is the worst I've seen."
13
Which is NOT a main value/characteristic journalists consider when deciding what to report on?
Conflict
Impact
Proximity
Entertainment
14
Which of the following is NOT a story structure discussed in the book or class?
News narrative
Entertainment structure
Inverted pyramid
Focal structure
15
A source says they will give you an exclusive if you pay them $500. How do you respond?
No. Journalists should not pay sources for information or other materials.
Yes. This is fine because the person is still going to be named.
Yes. This is fine because it will be an exclusive for my organization.
Maybe. You tell the source you have to check with the boss first.
16
Choose the sentence below that is correct in its word usage and grammar.
The second phase will extend the highway farther.
The second phase will extend the highway further.
The second faze will extend the highway further.
The second faze will extend the highway farther.
17
Which of these sentences is written in active voice?
The Birmingham News won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.
The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service was awarded to the Birmingham News.
18
Which of the following is correct according to AP style?
The game will start at 3 p.m. in Chicago, Ill.
The game will start at 3 p.m. in Chicago.
The game will start at 3 p.m. in Chicago, IL.
The game will start at 3 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

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