A feature article typically focuses on:

A personal story or human interest topic

Identify the active voice sentence:

The teacher gave the students their assignments.

When is it appropriate to use passive voice in a news headline?

When the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.

Which rewrites this passive lead in active voice? "An important decision was made by the Supreme Court today."

The Supreme Court made an important decision today.

What is the most effective way to start a feature article?

With a catchy anecdote, quote, or question

What is the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?

Starting with the most critical details first

How is the statement, "The weather is hot today," correctly changed to an indirect reported speech?

He said that the weather was hot that day.

Identify the passive voice sentence:

The book was written by a famous author.

Why do journalists prefer active voice in headlines?

It creates clearer, more direct statements.

What does sports lingo help achieve in sports articles?

It makes descriptions more vivid and action-packed

Which aspect of the Ramayana emphasizes it as an epic literature?

Focus on a hero's journey or adventure

What is one advantage of using direct speech in a news lead?

It provides an exact quote for accuracy.

Which effectively converts this lead into indirect speech? "The budget will boost education," the finance minister said.

The finance minister said the budget would boost education.

Which phrase is commonly used in the closing of an infomercial?

“Call now! This special offer won’t last forever!”

Which is NOT true about Ramayana as an Indian Epic?

It avoids inclusion of mythical creatures and supernatural interventions.

Which correctly converts this lead into direct speech? The police chief said that stricter measures would be enforced.

"Stricter measures will be enforced," the police chief said.

Which of the following best describes the body of a sports article?

It contains analysis, player quotes, and play-by-play descriptions

What is the central theme of the Ramayana?

The struggle between dharma and adharma

What is an essential element of an effective lead paragraph for news articles?

It provides the most important details upfront

What characteristic of an article helps identify it as an opinion piece?

The use of personal commentary and persuasion

Which headline is written in passive voice?

A new tax reform bill is signed by the president.

What is the primary purpose of an infomercial?

To inform and persuade viewers for a product, service, or advocacy

What is an important feature of a well-written opinion article?

It presents strong arguments supported by facts, examples, and logic

How would a news article change if adapted for a TV broadcast?

It would use simpler language and a conversational tone

What is the function of body paragraphs in an opinion article?

To provide evidence, examples, and reasoning to support the opinion

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1
What type of article could this headline be a part of: Rockets stretch winning run to 9, beat skidding Heat (PDI)?
Sports
Opinion
News
Feature
2
A feature article typically focuses on:
A statistical analysis of business trends
A personal story or human interest topic
A real-time news event without added context
A detailed summary of government policies
3
Identify the active voice sentence:
The rules were explained by the referee.
The teacher gave the students their assignments.
The prize was awarded to the best player.
The championship was won by the Lakers.
4
When is it appropriate to use passive voice in a news headline?
When emphasizing the subject performing the action.
When the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.
When making the headline longer.
When writing in a conversational tone.
5
Which rewrites this passive lead in active voice? "An important decision was made by the Supreme Court today."
The Supreme Court made an important decision today.
The Supreme Court has been making an important decision today.
An important decision was announced today.
Today, a decision was made by the Supreme Court.
6
What is the most effective way to start a feature article?
By listing all the main points immediately
With a catchy anecdote, quote, or question
With a conclusion to summarize the topic
By stating a strong opinion
7
What is the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?
Organizing a story from least important to most important
Using only expert quotes at the beginning
Ending with the most crucial information
Starting with the most critical details first
8
How is the statement, "The weather is hot today," correctly changed to an indirect reported speech?
He said that the weather was hot that day.
He mentions, "The weather is hot today."
He said, "The weather is hot today."
He says the weather will be hot today.
9
Why do journalists include direct quotes from sources?
To add credibility and balance
To simplify the topic
To show bias and opinion
To lengthen the article
10
Identify the passive voice sentence:
The students are studying for the test.
The book was written by a famous author.
The manager announced the new policy.
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
11
Why do journalists prefer active voice in headlines?
It makes the sentence longer.
It creates clearer, more direct statements.
It emphasizes the object of the action.
It avoids mentioning the subject.
12
What does sports lingo help achieve in sports articles?
It makes the article sound formal
It prevents readers from understanding the game
It slows down the storytelling process
It makes descriptions more vivid and action-packed
13
Which aspect of the Ramayana emphasizes it as an epic literature?
Focus on daily personal experiences
Focus on a hero's journey or adventure
Focus on fictional characters and symbolisms
Focus on religious beliefs
14
What is one advantage of using direct speech in a news lead?
It shortens the sentence for brevity.
It allows for paraphrasing of a source’s words.
It provides an exact quote for accuracy.
It makes the report sound more objective.
15
Which effectively converts this lead into indirect speech? "The budget will boost education," the finance minister said.
The finance minister mentioned boosting the budget.
The finance minister announced a budget boost.
The finance minister said the budget would boost education.
The finance minister: "The budget will boost education."
16
Which phrase is commonly used in the closing of an infomercial?
“Once upon a time, a customer tried our product…”
“Call now! This special offer won’t last forever!”
“Let’s discuss the history of this invention.”
“Imagine a world where…”
17
Which of the following best describes the TONE of most journalistic news articles?
Emotional and opinionated
Humorous and informal
Dramatic and persuasive
Objective and formal
18
Which is NOT true about Ramayana as an Indian Epic?
It avoids inclusion of mythical creatures and supernatural interventions.
It also espouses spiritual beliefs.
It tackles the complex concept of dharma.
It includes an eventful narrative or plot.
19
What news value focuses on events that RECENTLY happened?
Prominence
Proximity
Conflict
Timeliness
20
Which correctly converts this lead into direct speech? The police chief said that stricter measures would be enforced.
"The police chief said stricter measures would be enforced."
"Stricter measures will be enforced," the police chief said.
The police chief: "Enforcing stricter measures."
The police chief announced that measures were stricter.
21
Which of the following best describes the body of a sports article?
It only includes personal opinions without facts
It simply repeats the headline in different ways
It is a fictional retelling of the event
It contains analysis, player quotes, and play-by-play descriptions
22
What is the central theme of the Ramayana?
The rise of modern economies
The importance of science and technology
The struggle between dharma and adharma
The value of humor in storytelling
23
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Feature Article
Opinion Article
News Article
Sports Article
24
What is an essential element of an effective lead paragraph for news articles?
It saves key details for the end
It starts with an emotional appeal
It provides the most important details upfront
It tells a personal story first
25
What characteristic of an article helps identify it as an opinion piece?
The absence of expert sources
The use of personal commentary and persuasion
The inclusion of only numerical data
The focus on step-by-step instructions
26
Which headline is written in passive voice?
Firefighters rescue a trapped family.
The mayor announces a new public park.
Police arrest three suspects in robbery.
A new tax reform bill is signed by the president.
27
What is the primary purpose of an infomercial?
To inform and persuade viewers for a product, service, or advocacy
To educate viewers about a historical event
To provide entertainment through a fictional story
To share unbiased news and information
28
What is an important feature of a well-written opinion article?
It avoids taking a clear stance on the issue
It relies solely on the writer’s personal experiences
It presents strong arguments supported by facts, examples, and logic
It only includes emotional appeals with no evidence
29
How would a news article change if adapted for a TV broadcast?
It would use longer, more complex sentences
It would use simpler language and a conversational tone
It would include more written analysis
It would focus only on expert opinions
30
What is the function of body paragraphs in an opinion article?
To introduce new, unrelated topics
To repeat the introduction in different words
To list every possible opinion on the topic
To provide evidence, examples, and reasoning to support the opinion

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