Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good news headline?

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Uses action verbs

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Is written in past tense

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Ends with a period

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Includes unnecessary adjectives

Question 2

What is an important rule for writing a good news headline?

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Keep it short and direct

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Use many 'A's, 'An's, or 'The's

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Make it longer than 15 words

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Write it in future tense

Question 3

What tense should a good news headline be written in?

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Present tense

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Future tense

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Past tense

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Conditional tense

Question 4

Which of the following should not be included in a good news headline?

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A period at the end

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Capitalized major words

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Action verbs

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Short and direct wording

Question 5

Which of the following is a guideline for capitalizing words in a news headline?

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Capitalize major words only

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Capitalize every word

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Use all lowercase letters

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Capitalize only the first word and last word

Question 6

What type of verbs should a good news headline primarily use?

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Action verbs

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Adjectives

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Linking verbs

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Nouns

Question 7

Why should a good news headline avoid using 'A', 'An', or 'The'?

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To keep it concise

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To confuse the reader

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To make it more formal

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To follow a specific grammar rule

Question 8

What is the maximum number of words a good news headline should typically have?

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10 words

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15 words

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20 words

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5 words

Question 9

What is a common feature of good news headlines regarding punctuation?

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No period at the end

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Exclamation points often

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Commas separating clauses

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Quotation marks around phrases

Question 10

What should a good news headline prioritize to attract readers?

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Clarity and directness

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Vague references

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Complex sentences

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Lengthy explanations

Question 11

What part of a news article contains the most important information like the 5Ws and 1H?

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Lead

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Body

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Intro

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Tail

Question 12

Which part of a news article provides background information and quotes?

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Body

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Summary

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Lead

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Tail

Question 13

What is the least essential part of a news article that may include extra comments?

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Tail

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Body

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Lead

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Headline

Question 14

In news writing, which element addresses the question 'Why did this happen?'

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5Ws + 1H

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Summary

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Body

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Tail

Question 15

What part of a news article briefly summarizes the main points including the 5Ws and 1H?

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Lead

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Tail

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Conclusion

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Body

Question 16

Which part of a news article provides detailed information such as facts and quotes?

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Body

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Tail

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Lead

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Headline

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Tail in a news article?

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Contains the least essential information or extra comments

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Gives background context

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Summarizes the main points

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Introduces the topic

Question 18

What do the 5Ws and 1H stand for in news writing?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why, How

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When, Where, How, What, Who, Why

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Who, What, Where, When, How, Why

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Why, How, What, Who, When, Where

Question 19

Which part of a news article often starts with a strong statement to capture interest?

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Lead

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Quote

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Body

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Tail

Question 20

What should be included in the Body of a news article?

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Detailed information such as quotes and background

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The headline of the article

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The main summary of the news

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The closing remarks

Question 21

Which part of a news article provides the most important information, including the 5Ws and 1H?

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Lead

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Tail

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Body

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Summary

Question 22

What type of information is typically found in the body of a news article?

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Supporting details, quotes, and explanations

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The main headline

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Extra or less essential information

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A summary of the news

Question 23

What kind of information is typically included in the tail of a news article?

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Nice-to-know details

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Supporting quotes and explanations

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The 5Ws and 1H

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Main events of the story

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of the lead in a news article?

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To grab the reader's attention and summarize key information

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To provide background information

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To list sources and references

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To include the author's opinion

Question 25

Which of the following statements best describes the function of quotes in the body of a news article?

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To provide first-hand perspectives and add credibility

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To include personal opinions of the writer

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To present historical background

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To summarize the entire article

Question 26

In what part of a news article would you typically find information about upcoming events related to the story?

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Tail

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Body

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Lead

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Introduction

Question 27

What does the body of a news article primarily provide?

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Detailed information and context about the story

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A brief summary of the news

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A catchy headline

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The least important facts

Question 28

Which element of a news article summarizes the most critical facts and hooks the reader?

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Lead

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Details

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Background

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Conclusion

Question 29

What type of information is usually found at the conclusion of a news article?

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Additional context or interesting facts

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The main findings of the investigation

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The headline of the article

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Detailed analysis of the main story

Question 30

Why is the lead considered the most important part of a news article?

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It summarizes the essential aspects of the story

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It contains the author's opinion on the subject

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It provides detailed background information

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It includes quotes from sources

Question 31

Which of the following is a key principle of news writing that involves indicating the source of information?

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Attribution

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Editorializing

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Accuracy

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Impartiality

Question 32

What principle of news writing emphasizes presenting information fairly without taking sides?

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Impartiality

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Attribution

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Accuracy

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Editorializing

Question 33

What should a journalist avoid including in their news report to ensure they are sticking to the facts?

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Opinions

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Statistics

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Quotes

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Attribution

Question 34

What is essential for journalists to ensure when reporting information in order to maintain credibility?

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Accurate Reporting

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Editorializing

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Attribution

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Impartiality

Question 35

Which of the following best describes a reason to provide attribution in news writing?

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To show the source of information

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To make the news more interesting

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To confuse the readers

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To express personal views

Question 36

Why is it important for journalists to avoid guessing in their reports?

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To ensure accurate information

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To make the news sound more exciting

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To fill space in the article

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To meet deadlines

Question 37

What is meant by 'not editorializing' in news writing?

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Not including personal opinions

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Focusing on multiple viewpoints

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Providing detailed statistics

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Including sources

Question 38

What does it mean to be impartial in news writing?

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To report news without bias or favoritism

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To exaggerate facts for drama

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To provide only one perspective

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To include personal opinions

Question 39

What should a journalist always do to enhance the credibility of their report?

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Verify information before reporting it

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Use dramatic language

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Add personal opinions

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Neglect sources

Question 40

Which principle of news writing requires journalists to present all relevant facts without taking a side?

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Impartiality

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Editorializing

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Attribution

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Accuracy

Question 41

Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?

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Maria said that she was going to the market.

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Maria said, 'I am going to the market.'

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Maria says that she is going to the market.

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Maria said she goes to the market.

Question 42

What changes in verb tense occur when converting from direct speech to indirect speech?

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The verb tense usually shifts backwards.

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The verb tense changes to future perfect.

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The verb tense remains the same.

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The verb tense shifts forwards.

Question 43

Which of the following sentences correctly uses quotation marks for direct speech?

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John said, 'I will finish my homework tonight.'

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John says, 'I can help you later.'

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John said that he will finish his homework tonight.

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John said he was finishing his homework tonight.

Question 44

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, which of the following is NOT correct?

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Direct speech uses quotation marks.

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The reporting verb often changes tense.

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Indirect speech retains the original verb tense.

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Indirect speech does not use quotation marks.

Question 45

Which sentence is an example of changing from direct speech to indirect speech?

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Laura said that she could go to the party.

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Laura said, 'I am going to the party.'

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Laura says, 'I will go to the party.'

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Laura said, 'I can go to the party.'

Question 46

What is a key characteristic of direct speech?

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It uses quotation marks to show the speaker's exact words.

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It converts the verb tense to the past.

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It does not require any punctuation.

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It summarizes what the speaker said.

Question 47

In which of the following sentences is the verb tense shifted correctly for indirect speech?

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She said that she would help us later.

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She says that she can help us later.

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She said, 'I will help you later.'

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She said that she helps us later.

Question 48

Which definition best describes indirect speech?

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Indirect speech reports what someone has said without quoting their exact words.

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Indirect speech maintains the original verb tense.

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Indirect speech quotes the exact words of the speaker.

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Indirect speech uses quotation marks for clarity.

Question 49

What happens to the reporting verb when converting from direct to indirect speech?

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It may change tense to reflect the time of the spoken words.

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It always changes to future tense.

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It is eliminated from the sentence.

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It stays in the present tense regardless of the original speech.

Question 50

Which of the following is a key feature of direct speech?

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It shows the speaker's exact words with quotation marks.

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It uses 'that' to report what was said.

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It does not require any punctuation.

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It changes the tense of the verbs used.

Question 51

Which of the following sentences is in INDIRECT SPEECH?

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Anna said that she loved reading stories.

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The teacher announced, "Your test will start at 9 o'clock."

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Leo asked, "Where are we going today?"

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Ben shouted, "I can finish this project!"

Question 52

Identify the sentence that uses DIRECT SPEECH.

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Mother said, "Please clean your room now."

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Ben shouted that he could finish that project.

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The teacher announced that our test would start at 9 o'clock.

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Leo asked where they were going that day.

Question 53

Which of the following sentences is an example of INDIRECT SPEECH?

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The teacher announced that our test would start at 9 o'clock.

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Anna said, "I love reading stories."

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Ben shouted, "I can finish this project!"

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Leo asked, "Where are we going today?"

Question 54

Which sentence represents DIRECT SPEECH?

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Ben shouted, "I can finish this project!"

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Anna said that she loved reading stories.

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Mother told me to clean my room then.

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The teacher announced that our test would start at 9 o'clock.

Question 55

Identify the sentence that is in INDIRECT SPEECH.

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Leo asked where they were going that day.

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Mother said, "Please clean your room now."

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Anna said, "I love reading stories."

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The teacher announced, "Your test will start at 9 o'clock."

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of DIRECT SPEECH?

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Leo asked, "Where are we going today?"

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The teacher announced that our test would start at 9 o'clock.

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Anna said that she loved reading stories.

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Ben shouted that he could finish that project.

Question 57

Which sentence is in INDIRECT SPEECH?

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Mother told me to clean my room then.

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The teacher announced, "Your test will start at 9 o'clock."

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Leo asked, "Where are we going today?"

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Ben shouted, "I can finish this project!"

Question 58

Which of the following sentences is an example of DIRECT SPEECH?

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Anna said, "I love reading stories."

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Ben shouted that he could finish that project.

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Mother told me to clean my room then.

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The teacher announced that our test would start at 9 o'clock.

Question 59

Identify the sentence that uses INDIRECT SPEECH.

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Ben shouted that he could finish that project.

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Leo asked, "Where are we going today?"

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Anna said, "I love reading stories."

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Mother said, "Please clean your room now."

Question 60

Which of the following sentences is in DIRECT SPEECH?

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The teacher announced, "Your test will start at 9 o'clock."

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Mother told me to clean my room then.

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Ben shouted that he could finish that project.

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Leo asked where they were going that day.

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