Article Writing Test (Upwork)
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Article Writing Test (Upwork)
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25 Questions

1. Which of the following is grammatically correct?
2. What is the difference between 'further' and 'farther'?
3. A features article differs from a news article in what way?
4. Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
5. Which of the following is the defining characteristic of a 'feature' story?
6. What information is commonly included in an article's byline?
7. Which of the following is true when it comes to writing articles on common topics?
8. If the publisher's guidelines limit you to 500 words
9. What is a 'pull quote'?
10. Once you've selected a topic for your article
11. When a story 'jumps
12. What's the best way to handle verb tense within a paragraph?
13. In journalism
14. Which of the following options is correct?
15. What is 'the gutter'?
16. 'I' is ___________ person
17. When would you spell out the name of a nation's state or province?
18. Which of the following is true about conducting online research for your article?
19. What type of article focuses on people and their achievements?
20. When would you use Roman numerals?
21. Which is the correct use of 'whose'?
22. What's a lead?
23. Which of the following does NOT make for a good lead?
24. A magazine-length article that paints a picture of a particular place and the people who work or live there is called what?
25. When should you use an ellipse?