Starter quiz

  • Match the linguistic features to their examples:
    • subject-specific vocabulary
      ⇔
      quayside ✓
    • journalistic language
      ⇔
      It is believed that ✓
    • fronted adverbial
      ⇔
      Furthermore, ✓
  • Which of these is not a purpose of the opening of a journalistic report?
    • engage the reader
    • give the reader general information
    • encourage the reader to read on
    • give the reader specific facts in chronological order  ✓
  • Which information should be included in the opening of a journalistic report?
    • what  ✓
    • when  ✓
    • who  ✓
    • where  ✓
    • what is currently happening  ✓
  • Which of the following should plans not include?
    • clear, concise notes
    • bullet points
    • full sentences  ✓
    • subject-specific language
  • Match the subject-specific words to their definitions:
    • quay
      ⇔
      a stone or metal platform alongside water for loading ships ✓
    • passengers
      ⇔
      people travelling on the ship ✓
    • crew
      ⇔
      people working on the ship ✓
    • maiden voyage
      ⇔
      the ship's first journey ✓
  • Which of these journalistic phrases explains the time most exactly?
    • At approximately 12 noon,
    • At precisely 12 noon,  ✓
    • At vaguely 12 noon,
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