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Multiple choice article writing english

Identify the best register for an article on the following topic:
Topic: Are teachers underpaid?
Audience: Teachers  
Medium: Education magazine  

  1. formal

  2. informal

  3. semi-formal

  4. very informal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C is correct  as the topic is semi-formal in a education magazine. Choice A is wrong as article is more of an opinion rather than a government order, so it is not formal. Choice B is wrong as the article is a serious topic is not informal. Choice D is wrong as the article is on a serious topic, it is not very informal.

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to complete the sentence:
The heading or title for an article should be _________________ .

  1. catchy

  2. a slogan

  3. a rhyme

  4. In capital letters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A is correct as the title must attract the reader. Choice b is wrong as it cannot be a slogan Choice C is wrong as it cannot be a ryhme and choice D is wrong as it not necessary that it should be in capitals

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The purpose of an article is _____________ .

  1. to inform readers about something

  2. to convince the reader to change a point of view

  3. to briefly state the incidents that have taken place

  4. to describe a place, person, or event in detail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Articles are generally written to provide information or explain a topic to the reader, making 'to inform readers about something' the most accurate general purpose.

Multiple choice article writing english

Identify the best register for an article on the following topic:
Topic: The government has decided to demolish an ancient temple for the construction of a major highway 
Audience: General public  
Medium: Newspaper  

  1. formal

  2. informal

  3. semi-formal

  4. very informal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C is correct as the topic of the article is semi formal. Choice A is wrong as the topic is not very important, so it is not formal. Choice B is wrong as the topic is somewhat important to a set of target audience, it is not informal. Choice D is wrong as the topic is somewhat important  it cannot be said as very informal

Multiple choice article writing english

Identify the best article heading for the given topic:
The promotion of a new brand of car polish. 

  1. Make your car shine

  2. Make Your Car Shine

  3. make your car shine

  4. Make your Car shine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Choice B is correct as it is correct heading and it correct case. Choice A is wrong as initial case does not go well with brand promotion. Choice C is wrong as there is no capitals in the statement. Choice D is wrong as it does not look good of some words are in capitals and some are not.

Multiple choice article writing english

In which order should the following be considered while writing an article?
Select the best option. 

  1. structure, content, other information

  2. other information, structure, content

  3. content, structure, other information

  4. title, content, byline
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C is correct as the article must have a content , an organistional structure and then other information. Choice A is wrong as structure cannot come before content. Choice B is wrong as other information must come at the end. Choice D is wrong as title, content and byline alone do not make an article

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
It is important not to include ____________ in an article targetted at students. 

  1. formal language

  2. bullet points

  3. informal language

  4. exclamation marks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A is correct as using formal languge will be difficult to understand. Choice B is incorrect s bullet points can be used to deliver the message. Choice C is incorrect as informal language will engage the students Choice D is incorrect as using exclamation marks would make the article interesting 

Multiple choice article writing english

Which of the following should not be done in a newspaper article?
Select the best option. 

  1. include catchy subheadings

  2. include a byline

  3. express personal opinions

  4. add the name of the publishing agency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as an article must not be about the publishing agency. Choice A is incrorrect as an article can have catchy subheadings. Choice B is incorrect as an article must have a byline Choice C is incorrect as it can express opinions 

Multiple choice article writing english

Identify the target audience for the following article:

Members of the parliament said that questions need to be raised as to how much black money has been wiped out from the system, the reasons for the decision and how much longer will a minimum amount be in effect. 

  1. general public

  2. members of the parliament

  3. ministers

  4. bank owners
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A is correct as the article informs all citizens Choice B is wrong as it not for MP's alone. Choice C is wrong as it is not for ministers alone. Choice D is wrong as it is not for bank owners alone.

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Subheadings in an article help readers _____________________ . 

  1. concentrate on the article

  2. stay focused on the content

  3. understand the topic

  4. stay interested to read on
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as subheading breaks  down a long articles amd kes it interesting to read. Choice A is wrong as subheadings do not concentrate on the article. Choice b is wrong as it is not the main focus Choice C is wrong as it does not lend to understanding of the topic.