Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer. Only one answer is correct for each question.
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What is paraphrasing in journalistic writing?
- A. Directly copying someone else's work without giving credit.
- B. Restating someone else's ideas in your own words.
- C. Providing a detailed account of an event.
- D. Summarizing the main points of a story.
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Which of the following is an example of quoting?
- A. "The community rallied together to support local businesses," said the mayor.
- B. The mayor mentioned that the community rallied together to support local businesses.
- C. The community supports local businesses during hard times.
- D. Many people appreciate their local businesses.
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What is the main purpose of summarizing?
- A. To present an argument for or against an issue.
- B. To provide many details from the source material.
- C. To give a brief overview of the essential details.
- D. To express personal opinions about the topic.
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Why is it important to quote sources in journalistic writing?
- A. It shows that you can write well.
- B. It gives credibility and adds weight to the information.
- C. It makes your writing longer and more detailed.
- D. It allows you to write without understanding the material.
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Which of the following sentences is a correct summary of the article?
- A. The article explains the impact of climate change on polar bears with various statistical data.
- B. According to the article, rising temperatures have caused many polar bears to lose their habitats.
- C. Polar bears are affected by many factors, including food sources and their habitats.
- D. In conclusion, climate change is a serious issue, impacting numerous species, polar bears included.
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What is an effective way to paraphrase a statement?
- A. Write the statement word for word but change the punctuation.
- B. Rewrite the statement using your own words while retaining the original meaning.
- C. Remove all adjectives and adverbs from the statement.
- D. Make the statement longer by adding more details.
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When should a journalist choose to summarize rather than quote?
- A. When they want to highlight a specific phrase from a source.
- B. When they need to condense a larger amount of information into key points.
- C. When the information is insignificant.
- D. When they can’t find a good quote to use.
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Which of the following identifies the best way to credit a source in journalism?
- A. "As stated in the report..."
- B. "Experts say..."
- C. "According to the New York Times..."
- D. "It is known that..."
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Why should journalists avoid excessive quoting?
- A. It may not be allowed by their editor.
- B. Too much quoting can dilute the journalist's voice and analysis.
- C. Quotes are always too long and confusing.
- D. Journalists should only use quotes from famous people.
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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
- A. Paraphrasing is shorter than summarizing.
- B. Paraphrasing uses the same number of words as the original text; summarizing condenses the main idea.
- C. Paraphrasing is always direct quoting; summarizing is personal interpretation.
- D. There is no difference; both mean the same thing.