Language and News and Current Affairs Television

This quiz tests your knowledge about the language used in news and current affairs television.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the language used in news and current affairs television?

  1. Formal and objective
  2. Simple and concise
  3. Conversational and informal
  4. Accurate and impartial
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of using jargon in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting
  2. To make the news more informative
  3. To make the news more accessible
  4. To make the news more credible
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news report and a news commentary?

  1. A news report is objective, while a news commentary is subjective.
  2. A news report is factual, while a news commentary is opinionated.
  3. A news report is written, while a news commentary is spoken.
  4. A news report is broadcast on television, while a news commentary is published in a newspaper.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the anchor in a news broadcast?

  1. To read the news
  2. To interview guests
  3. To provide analysis and commentary
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news story and a feature story?

  1. A news story is about a current event, while a feature story is about a timeless topic.
  2. A news story is factual, while a feature story is fictional.
  3. A news story is written, while a feature story is spoken.
  4. A news story is broadcast on television, while a feature story is published in a newspaper.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of using visuals in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting
  2. To make the news more informative
  3. To make the news more accessible
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a live broadcast and a pre-recorded broadcast?

  1. A live broadcast is broadcast in real time, while a pre-recorded broadcast is recorded in advance.
  2. A live broadcast is more accurate than a pre-recorded broadcast.
  3. A live broadcast is more expensive than a pre-recorded broadcast.
  4. A live broadcast is more popular than a pre-recorded broadcast.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the producer in a news broadcast?

  1. To oversee the production of the news broadcast
  2. To write the news stories
  3. To edit the news stories
  4. To present the news stories
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news anchor and a news reporter?

  1. A news anchor presents the news, while a news reporter gathers the news.
  2. A news anchor is more experienced than a news reporter.
  3. A news anchor is paid more than a news reporter.
  4. A news anchor is more famous than a news reporter.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of using sound effects in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting
  2. To make the news more informative
  3. To make the news more accessible
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news bulletin and a news magazine?

  1. A news bulletin is shorter than a news magazine.
  2. A news bulletin is more frequent than a news magazine.
  3. A news bulletin is more formal than a news magazine.
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the editor in a news broadcast?

  1. To write the news stories
  2. To edit the news stories
  3. To oversee the production of the news broadcast
  4. To present the news stories
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news interview and a news conference?

  1. A news interview is between a reporter and a single individual, while a news conference is between a reporter and a group of individuals.
  2. A news interview is more formal than a news conference.
  3. A news interview is longer than a news conference.
  4. A news interview is more popular than a news conference.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of using graphics in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting
  2. To make the news more informative
  3. To make the news more accessible
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a news story and a news feature?

  1. A news story is about a current event, while a news feature is about a timeless topic.
  2. A news story is factual, while a news feature is fictional.
  3. A news story is written, while a news feature is spoken.
  4. A news story is broadcast on television, while a news feature is published in a newspaper.