Article Writing MCQs With Answers:

1. An article can be a…………

A. Addressal
B. Statement writing
C. Awareness campaign
D. All of the above

Answer: D

2. How should you begin article writing?

A. With statistics
B. With Consequences
C. With a brief introduction about the topic
D. According to the situational demand

Answer: D

3. Select the exact motive on which an article can be written

A. Give advice
B. Brief description of a program
C. Notifying people
D. All of the above

Answer: A

4. What kind of tone should you maintain while writing an article?

A. Formal
B. Article should reflect your personal opinion
C. Argumentative analysis of the topic
D. Call for action

Answer: C

5. When an article needs a heading?

A. Only when the topic demands

B. Always
C. Doesn’t need a heading
D. Only in Newspaper articles

Answer: B

6. Which of the following isn’t relatable to the article writing?

A. Salutation
B. Date
C. Subscription
D. All of the above

Answer: D

7. How do subheadings help an article?

A. Helps to look more organized

B. Makes the article easier to read
C. Both A and B
D. Article doesn’t require subheadings

Answer: C

8. Can you include your own opinion while writing an article on a specific topic?

A. No, authors’ opinions can’t be included

B. Yes, but only in the body
C. Maybe, but the heading should reflect that
D. Yes, but Only in the conclusion

Answer: D

9. Which of the following can not be included in the article writing?

A. Statistics
B. Authors’ opinion
C. Quotes
D. Both A and C
E. A, B, and C all can be included

Answer: E

10. What should be the title of the article writing?

A. Eye-catchy
B. Explain the topic in a few words
C. Should be short and relevant
D. All of the above

Answer: D

11. How do statistical facts help an article?

A. Helps the reader in a deeper understanding of the concept

B. It’s a kind of call for action for the reader to do some math
C. Statistics and analytics help the article to look more organised and comprehensive
D. All of the above

Answer: A

12. What does a by-line mean in an article?

A. An extra piece of information

B. The name of the writer
C. Pointless
D. Part of a goal line

Answer: B

13. Suppose you have run out of words while writing an article. What would be the wisest then to do?
A. Include statistics
B. Add quotations
C. Repeat the primary topic in a different language
D. All the above can be included

Answer: B

You are Akash/Ipshita. You are concerned about the increasing use of cell phones by people.
Educate the people about the risks such as potential health hazards from the electromagnetic
fields emitted by mobile phones, the threat of brain tumours and cancers, fear of accidents while
driving, etc. Write an article in 150–200 words expressing your concern.

14. Select the appropriate title for this article

A. Increasing usage of cell phones can cause potential hazards to public life
B. Danger from Cell Phones
C. Cell Phones and Potential Health Crisis
D. Cellphones and Potential Health Crisis: A game of electromagnetism

Answer: C

15. Suppose, one of your family members has been affected by the overuse of cell phones. Can you
mention that in this article?

A. Yes, should be mentioned

B. No, Shouldn’t be mentioned
C. Mention doesn’t matter
D. Yes, but should be mentioned indirectly

Answer: D

16. Suppose you’re an expert on the ill effects of a cell phone. How should you include a few line jargon in
the article?

A. No need for technical jargon

B. Should be included in an easy to read manner
C. Facts should be included as is
D. Should be presented with relevant statistics

Answer: A

17. Whom should you address while writing this article?

A. Specifically the young generation
B. The parents
C. The government and the MNCs
D. No need for specific addressal

Answer: D
18. What kind of statistics should you refer to in this article?

A. Data of increasing cell phone usage in the last 10 years.

B. Data of the increasing rate of cancer since the last decade.
C. Data of the Increasing rate of accidents since the last decade.
D. All the above
E. Only B and C

Answer: E

Below is an article written based on the question mentioned previously. Answer the following
questions based on this article.

The invention of mobile phones is one of the major advancements in human history. They have
impacted the way people communicate with each other. They have created an easier platform for
the spread of information from one person to another despite distances. The advantages of mobile
phones are many. However, the mobile also has its disadvantages. Adolescents and teenagers are
usually in a distracted state because of mobile phones. They are seen talking and texting at all
places even while on the road while driving and even during classes. This can be detrimental as it
may cause accidents and also prevent them from reaching their potential in academics. Anti-
social elements are known to use mobiles for nefarious activities and terrorist acts. Research has
also shown that overuse of mobile phones may cause harm to our bodies. Certain self-control
measures over the use of mobiles will help us use them for our benefit and reduce their harmful
effects.

19. What is primarily wrong with this article mentioned above?

A. The author’s name is missing

B. The title is missing
C. The article is written in long complex-sentences
D. Both A and B
E. A, B, and C

Answer: D

20. Select the appropriate title for this article

A. Increasing usage of cellphones can cause potential hazards to public life
B. Danger from Cell Phones
C. Cellphones and Potential Health Crisis
D. Cellphones and Potential Health Crisis: A game of electromagnetism

Answer: C
21. What kinds of value addition does this article lack?

A. Statistics
B. Quotes
C. Pattern of harmful effects caused by cellphones
D. All the above
E. Both A and B

Answer: E
22. How could you better conclude this article?

A. By adding a few statistics

B. By using a quote
C. Mentioning a personal experience
D. Expressing your concern and suggesting some alternatives

Answer: D

23. In which position in the article should you mention the statistical data?

A. You should start with statistics

B. Should be mentioned in the body
C. Include this in the introduction
D. Wherever it seems relevant

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