TDC News Writing Quiz

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TDC News Writing Quiz

Test your knowledge of news writing with our engaging quiz! Whether you're a budding journalist or looking to refresh your skills, this quiz covers essential elements of TDC news writing.

  • Learn about ledes and sourcing
  • Understand proper quote formatting
  • Explore interview techniques
13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by WritingWordsmith42
What is your name?
What are the two types of ledes?
What is the correct way to say when and where an event will take place?
On Sunday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. In the HUB
At 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 in the HUB
In the HUB at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19
At 5:30 p.m. In the HUB on Sunday, July 19
Which is correct?
The blanket is pink, blue and yellow.
The blanket is pink, blue, and yellow.
What is the correct way to format a quote?
"I love pizza." Jake said.
"I love pizza", Jake said.
"I love pizza," says Jake.
"I love pizza," Jake said.
"I love pizza," said Jake.
How many human sources does every budgeted article need?
2
3
4
5
Which is correct?
I have nine candles and 12 flowers.
I have 9 candles and 12 flowers.
I have nine candles and twelve flowers.
What is a fact check?
What is this?
Upside down triangle
Square
Inverted pyramid
Which quote is the most quoteworthy?
"The sun will rise at 6 a.m."
"We went to watch the sunrise."
"The sky was clear."
"It was the most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen."
Which type of interview is NOT preferred?
In-person
Phone call
Email
Zoom
What is one of the three questions you should ask after every interview?
You want to write a story about a club that your friend founded. What is the *best* course of action?
Write the story and interview my friend.
Write the story, but don't talk to my friend, even though they founded the club.
Pass the story onto another reporter and give them my friend's contact information.
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