Question 1

Which reason is NOT given for an online fake news story?

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To plant a virus in your computer

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To convince people of a political view

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To make people angry or sad

Question 2

The text says some fake news …

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is easy to recognise as fake.

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comes from the political right.

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is funny.

Question 3

Which of these may mean that a news site should not be trusted?

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The site's 'About' page does not clearly describe the organisation.

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The site has a variety of other stories.

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The text is well written.

Question 4

Some images on fake news …

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both the above

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are real images, but come from a different website.

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are images that have been changed.

Question 5

Fake news stories …

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are usually only on fake news sites or social media.

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are not on any websites, only in social media.

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are often hidden on real news sites.

Question 6

Many fake news stories are written …

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in a way that makes people upset.

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without capital letters and with terrible spelling.

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inside of advertisements that pop up on your screen.

Question 7

What should you do with fake news?

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Not show it to other people online

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Make a note of it for reference

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Report it to the police

Question 8

What is the purpose of this article?

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To inform

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To complain

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To entertain

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