QUIZ 1.1
NAME: ___________________________________________________
DATE: ___________________
GRADE AND SECTION: _________________________________ SCORE: _____________________
OBJECTIVE: To assess students' understanding and application of the structure, elements, and purpose of a
news report using the inverted pyramid format.
________1. What is the main function of a headline in a news report?
A. To provide background information
B. To summarize the entire article
C. To grab the reader’s attention and tell what the story is about
D. To show the writer’s opinion
________2. Which part of a news article answers the 5 W’s and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How)?
A. Headline
B. Byline
C. Lead
D. Body
________3. What is the purpose of a byline?
A. To give credit to the writer
B. To describe the setting of the event
C. To provide the least important facts
D. To include eyewitness quotes
________4.According to the inverted pyramid, how should information be arranged in a news article?
A. Chronologically from past to present
B. Least important to most important
C. Most interesting to least interesting
D. Writer’s opinion followed by facts
________5.A journalist writes the following sentence: "Yesterday at 3 PM, a fire broke out in a residential building in
Makati, injuring two people."
Which part of a news article would this sentence most likely belong to?
A. Headline
B. Byline
C. Lead
D. Additional information
________6. Why do journalists include quotes from witnesses in the body of a news report?
A. To make the article longer
B. To show multiple opinions
C. To add credibility and firsthand perspective
D. To confuse the reader with different viewpoints
________7. Why is the least important information placed at the end of a news report?
A. So readers won’t get bored early
B. To allow editors to cut from the bottom if space is limited
C. Because readers always skip to the end
D. So the writer can add personal opinion
________8. Which of the following best represents the correct structure of a news report using the inverted
pyramid?
A. Title – Ending – Body – Lead – Byline
B. Byline – Body – Ending – Lead – Headline
C. Headline – Byline – Lead – Body – Ending
D. Lead – Body – Headline – Ending – Byline
________9. A reader only reads the headline and lead of an article. What kind of information will they most likely
get?
A. Only the writer’s background
B. A general summary of the most important facts
C. A detailed timeline of events
D. The full story with all perspectives
________10. Which of the following headlines is most likely to grab readers’ attention?
A. “Meeting Held at City Hall”
B. “Students Celebrate Foundation Day with Parade and Talent Show”
C. “Weather Report Inside”
D. “Various Activities Took Place Yesterday”
________11. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a news reporter?
A. To report facts accurately
B. To include personal opinions and emotions
C. To verify sources of information
D. To write clearly and objectively
________12. How is a news report different from an editorial?
A. A news report includes opinions, while an editorial gives only facts
B. A news report is written in poetry, while an editorial is a story
C. A news report focuses on facts, while an editorial expresses opinion
D. A news report is shorter than an editorial
________13. Which of the following headlines shows bias or opinion rather than just facts?
A. “City Holds Earthquake Drill at 10 A.M.”
B. “Brilliant Mayor Saves City with Genius Plan”
C. “Rainfall Expected Throughout the Week”
D. “Students Win Regional Science Contest”
________14. What makes a lead sentence effective in a news article?
A. It includes jokes or riddles
B. It includes technical terms
C. It is brief, direct, and answers key questions
D. It is emotional and poetic
________15. Why is the inverted pyramid format still widely used by journalists today?
A. It allows them to publish longer articles
B. It gives the audience time to build suspense
C. It helps editors cut from the bottom without removing important facts
D. It allows writers to start with their opinions
CHECKED BY:
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ANSWER KEY:
1. C
The headline grabs attention and tells what the story is about.
2. C
The lead answers the 5 W’s and H.
3. A
The byline shows who wrote the article.
4. C
Inverted pyramid puts the most important info first.
5. C
The sentence provides the core facts, suitable for a lead.
6. C
Quotes in the body add credibility and eyewitness detail.
7. B
Least important info goes last to allow easy editing.
8. C
Correct structure follows: headline, byline, lead, body, ending.
9. B
The headline and lead provide a summary of key facts.
10. B This headline is specific and engaging.
11. B Reporters must remain objective and not include personal feelings.
12. C News reports are factual; editorials express opinions.
13. B The word "brilliant" shows opinion and bias.
14.C A lead should be brief, clear, and answer 5Ws and H.
15. C Inverted pyramid format supports flexible editing without losing key facts.