Writing an Article - GCSE English Lang

Question 1

Which one of these is a good opening to an article?

Accepted Answer

For most teenagers, homework is about as welcome as a bout of flu.

Question 2

A basic structure for an article is...

Accepted Answer

Introduction, main content, conclusion - using paragraphs throughout

Question 3

Who is most likely to read this publication?

Accepted Answer

Working-class adults

Question 4

The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian are...?

Accepted Answer

Broadsheet newspapers

Question 5

The Sun, The Daily Star and The Mirror are...?

Accepted Answer

Tabloid newspapers

Question 6

Who is most likely to read this publication?

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged university-educated professionals

Question 7

If you write an article about homework for a broadsheet, it should be aimed at...?

Accepted Answer

Parents, Teachers

Question 8

Which of these techniques are appropriate to use when writing an article?

Accepted Answer

Direct address, Rhetorical question, Statistics, Emotive language

Question 9

In the Edexcel GCSE exam, Paper 1, this writing task is worth...

Accepted Answer

40 marks

Question 10

Which language is most suitable for a broadsheet?

Accepted Answer

Homework has numerous benefits

Question 11

An article always has what?

Accepted Answer

A title/headline

Question 12

It is important to proofread regularly

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 12