OSSLT Interpreting News Reports 2

Question 1

In a news report, the dateline (e.g., 'TORONTO —') tells the reader:

Accepted Answer

Where the story was reported from

Answer

The dateline indicates the location from which the journalist filed or reported the story.

Question 2

A news report uses the phrase 'sources close to the mayor say…' This language signals that the information is:

Accepted Answer

Anonymous and unverified by named sources

Answer

Unnamed or anonymous sources mean the claim has not been attributed to a verifiable, named individual.

Question 3

Which news report structure places the least important details last?

Accepted Answer

Inverted pyramid

Answer

The inverted pyramid puts the most newsworthy information first and background or minor details last.

Question 4

A reporter writes: 'The government claims the policy will create jobs, but critics argue it will have the opposite effect.' This sentence is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Balanced reporting presenting multiple perspectives

Answer

Presenting both the government's claim and critics' counterargument reflects balanced, objective reporting.

Question 5

In a news report, why is it important to note the date of publication?

Accepted Answer

It helps assess whether the information is still current

Answer

A story's publication date helps readers judge whether the facts, statistics, or situation may have changed.

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test

OSSLT Interpreting News Reports 2