Division of Cotabato

Pres. Roxas Central District

SPJ V
2nd Grading
S.Y. 2018-2019
Name: _________________________ Grade and Section: __________Date: __________Score:____
TEST I. A. Write the letter of the correct answer.
___ 1. The following describe what is a news EXCEPT.
a. This could be presented through oral, written or audio-visual medium.
b. A timely and factual narration of past, present and future events.
c. An accurate and timely account of an idea, issue, or event that affects people.
d. It gives facts and opinion on the social issues that affects the lives of the people.
___ 2. The simplest and most common structure of writing news is called _________?
a. Pyramid b. Inverted pyramid c. Circular d. Symmetrical
___ 3. Why inverted pyramid is used in writing the news?
a. It gets the point of the story to the reader in the fastest way possible.
b. It gives information from most important to the least important.
c. It lends itself to easy editing of lengthy news article.
d. All of the above.
___ 4. The introduction of the news is called a lead. What should it consist?
a. 5 W’s and H b. 3 W’s and H c.4 W’s and H d. Basic information
B. Identify the kind of summary of lead. The choices are given inside the box.
a. Who lead b. What lead c. When lead
d. Where lead e. Why lead f. How lead
___ 5. Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson yesterday pushed unexpectedly for the passage of the
House Bill No. 5727 or the sin tax reform bill for tobacco and alcohol.
___ 6. Result of the recently concluded Miss Universe Pageant at Sao Paulo, Brazil has made many
Filipinos and even Oprah to raise their eyebrows.
___ 7. Brazil was the host of the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant where another Filipina beauty emerged
victorious as Shamcey Supsup made it to the top five.
___ 8. September 13 is indeed a day to remember for many Filipinos.
___ 9. To stop all the qualms over the result of 2011 Miss Universe Pageant, Shamcey Supsup evoked
her fellow Filipinos to be happy and contented with what she has achieved.
___ 10. By twitting, Lea Salonga has cleared out issues on the kind of question she has thrown to Miss
Angola Leila Lopez that made her win the crown of the recently concluded Miss Universe Pageant.
C. Direction: From the list of novelty, select the name for each description and examples.
a. Narrative lead b. Question Lead c. Astonisher d. Background Lead
e. Descriptive Lead f. Teaser g. One Word Lead h. Freak Lead
i. Quotation Lead j. Punch Lead k. Parody Lead l. Staccato Lead

___ 11. It describes the event in which the Background overshadows the individuals who participate in it;
it is often used for stories about festivals, carnivals dances and others.
___ 12. This kind of unique lead use typographical effects to enhance its appeal.
Example: For sale: an eight months old baby girl for only 2000.
___ 13. It consists of a series of words or phrases punctuated by periods, commas or dashes.
Example: Neglected. Denuded. Abused.
___ 14. It draws the reader into the story by allowing him to relate himself with the character of the story.
___ 15. It illustrates a mental picture of the subject to the reader. This is effective in writing a personality
sketch.
___ 16. This is the statement uttered by well-known speaker of celebrity.
___ 17. A thought-provoking Question to capture the interest of the reader and let them to find the
answer provided by the succeeding details of the article.
___ 18. A device to deceive the reader in a jesting manner to arouse his curiosity and gently lead him
into the story. It is generally short, crisp and witty. Riddles are often use and they do not give the readers
any clue on the nature of the story. They are mostly suggestive and humorous.
___ 19. It is a short, striking one-sentence lead.
Example: Hungry farmers are selling not only the plows and carabaos, but also their children.
___ 20. It uses a exclamatory sentence.
Example: NSPC 20016 champion!
___ 21. It uses a very significant word to capture or arouse the interest of the reader.
Example: BANG!
___ 22. It uses well-known quotation, song, poem, book or movie film title.

D. Direction: MATCHING TYPE. Find the elements of news in column A as being described in
column B write the letter of your answer on the space provided.
___ 23. Proximity a. If the event is happening close by, it will have a greater impact on
your readers.
___ 24. Timeliness b. If something is happening NOW, it has more impact on the reader.
___ 25. Prominence c. If the people in the story are well known, the story will have more
impact on the reader.
___ 26. Conflict d. Readers are interested in rivalries, arguments, fights, and
disagreements
___ 27. Novelty e. If something is unusual, original, or unique, readers want to know
what it is and why it happened.
___ 28. Human Interest f. If the story evokes (inspires) emotion in the reader such as anger,
sadness, or happiness.
g. If the story gives summary of the event.
TEST II. A. Arrange the following information to form a substantial news article. Number each
with 1-4 to arrange its order.
TNHS undergoes face-lift
___ 29. . “I hope that these developments will inspire and encourage students to do well in their
studies,” says Danilo S. Umadhay, school head. (Conclusion)
___ 30. Major face-lift was made in most of the physical facilities of the school by way of repainting and
repairs. Noticeably were the repainted front fence and gate, classroom and offices facades, and more
functional comfort rooms.(Body)
___ 31. These improvements were made possible through the assistance from the city government of
Tacurong and donations from some stakeholders. (Body)
___ 32. Much improvement in matters of physical development can be seen in Tacurong National High
School these days aside from instruction. (lead)
B. Direction: Identify the different attributions in news by writing the letter that is being
described in each number.
A. Direct Quotations B. Indirect Quotations C. Identification in attribution D. Sources

___ 33. “This year’s textbooks are going to be more expensive,” Mary Smith, librarian, said.
___ 34. “Noynoy is well-raised by former senator Ninoy and former president Cory Aquino,” Ms. Helen
Yu said.
___ 35. Mrs. Marivic Castro trusted Senator Villar because of what he had already done through his
projects.
___ 36. Department of Education

TEST III. EXPLANATION (4pts.)

37-40. Attribution explains how the writer retrieved the information and why a particular source was
quoted. In one to two sentences, explain why attribution in news is important?
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