NAME: __________________________________________ DATE:

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Quiz: Column Writing, Copyreading and Headline Writing

____________________________1. These are essentially opinion pieces, much freer, therefore
easier.
____________________________2. A column that comments or interprets timely subjects.
____________________________3. This column is an entertainment feature mode of short items,
such as philosophical comments, a play on names, local humor, parodies and quotes of
unintentional blunders, light thrusts at school happenings, puns, jokes and light verse.
____________________________4. Consists of several short reviews which help the reader find
titles for book reports, the review is limited to 50 words.
____________________________5. It concerns about the readers’ views and may take the form of
the poll or “inquiring reporter” and the letter to the editor.
____________________________6. This is a collection of the items culled by the exchange editors
from the papers of the other schools.
____________________________7. This is a column of various topics that are separated by
mustaches like asterisks.
____________________________8. It is a column about a well-known person. All materials should
be true and all suggestions are complimentary.
____________________________9. It is the process of examining the final draft of a document or
text-after it has been edited.
____________________________10. It refers to the serious and comprehensive revision of an
article based on the standards of publication.
____________________________11. He/she must have an eye of a proofreader as well as
additional expertise in matters of different styles of writing.
____________________________12. These are long unnecessary words from phrases or
sentences.

TRUE OR FALSE in Writing a Column Article

______________1. Give reader timely, helpful information
______________2. Talk in jargon or unfamiliar terms
______________3. Use local names and places
______________4. Learn the difference of a column and a news story
______________5. Let others speak for you by use of quotes and references
______________6. Use technical or complex words
______________7. Refer to yourself as a third person
______________8. Include too much detail or material
______________9. Write on a regular schedule
______________10. Write simple and short sentences

ENUMERATION. Supply what is being asked for.

1-7. Types of Column

Give the meaning of the following Verbal Deadwoods

________1. Affixed his signature a.now
________2. Held a conference b.signed
________3. At this point in time c.like
________4. Along the lines of d.married
________5. United in holy matrimony e.met
________6. For the reason that f. because