Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sarangani
Malapatan 3 District
DAAN SUYAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN JOURNALISM 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

Name: __________________________________________ Grade and Section: ____________

Teacher: Diayanara Rose S. Cacho Score: ______________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Direction: Choose the best answer by encircling the letter of your choice.

1. What are some common broad topics in feature stories?

A) Science fiction, fantasy, action
B) Biographies, autobiographies, fiction
C) Mysteries, horror, romance
D) Profiles, unusual job profiles, investigative stories

2. In feature stories, what do profiles aim to do?

A) Provide scientific analysis
B) Give cooking recipes
C) Reveal hidden talents and provide insight into complex issues
D) Discuss the latest fashion trends

3. What is the purpose of unusual job profiles in feature stories?

A) Talk about fictional jobs
B) Promote established professions
C) Discuss common jobs like doctors and teachers
D) Provide understanding of unique careers and job titles

4. How do investigative feature stories differ from other types of feature stories?
A) They focus on fairy tales and myths
B) They mainly contain fictional content
C) They uncover hidden truths and reveal important information
D) They discuss everyday lifestyle topics

5. What do feature stories aim to achieve through their narratives?

A) Promote only positive news
B) Entertain without informing
C) Focus solely on personal opinions
D) Provide readers with different perspectives on life and society

6. What do personal narratives in feature stories share?

A) Historical events and facts
B) Scientific discoveries and theories
C) Geographical information about different regions
D) Individual's experiences, thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or challenges

7. What is the primary purpose of 'how-to guides' in feature stories?

A) Offer financial advice
B) Provide fictional stories
C) Analyze political events
D) Educate and inspire readers

8. In feature stories, what do personal narratives offer readers?

A) An intimate look into another person's life
B) Detailed analysis of economic trends
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C) Political debates
D) Scientific experiments

9. What topics can be covered by feature stories according to the text?

A) Only fictional stories
B) Only political opinion pieces
C) Personal narratives, tutorials, investigative journalism
D) Only scientific research papers

10. Why are feature stories considered an essential part of a well-rounded news source?
A) They provide fictional entertainment
B) They focus solely on economic growth statistics
C) They analyze only political figures
D) They offer unique insights into individuals, jobs, issues, and experiences

11. What is the primary difference between breaking news and a flash report?
A) Breaking news is less important than a flash report.
B) Breaking news is planned, while a flash report is unplanned.
C) Breaking news is unexpected and developing, while a flash report is a brief update on an ongoing situation.
D) There is no difference; they are the same thing.

12. When delivering a breaking news report via a mobile phone recorder, it is important to:
A) Speak slowly and clearly.
B) Ensure the background is aesthetically pleasing.
C) Use technical jargon to sound more credible.
D) Start recording without any preparation.

13. Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethical standards in radio commentary?
A) Objectivity
B) Sensationalism
C) Fairness
D) Accuracy

14. A feature story for radio should:

A) Focus solely on facts and figures.
B) Be based on rumors to attract listeners.
C) Include personal opinions to engage the audience.
D) Highlight human interest aspects and provide in-depth coverage.

15. When reporting live about school events, a reporter should:

A) Provide their personal views on the event.
B) Stay neutral and present verified information.
C) Focus on entertaining the audience rather than informing them.
D) Only report on the positive aspects of the event.

B. Directions: Choose which of the following way of writing a news script is correct.

16.
a. A Davao City Fire kills four people.
b. An early morning fire killed four people in Davao City.
c. Four people are dead after an early morning fire in Davao City.
d. Four people were killed in Davao City today by an early morning fire.

17.
a. 287 Covid19 victims receive cash allowance from the Local Government Unit.
b. 2 hundred 87 Covid19 victims receive cash allowance from the Local Government Unit.
c. 2 hundred eighty-seven Covid19 victims receive cash allowance from the Local Government Unit.
d. Less than three-hundred Covid19 victims received cash allowance from the Local Government Unit.

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a. Acting Zambales Prosecutor Leonardo Santos has also junked the inciting to sedition complaint against
Ronnel Mas.
b. Leonardo Santos, acting Zambales Prosecutor, has also junked the inciting to sedition complaint against
Ronnel Mas.
c. Leonardo Santos who is the acting prosecutor in Zambales has also jusked the inciting to sedition
complaint against Ronnel Mas.
d. Prosecutor Leonardo Santos of Zambales, has also junked the inciting to sedition complaint against
Ronnel Mas.

19.
a. Amor Sy Kho, 58 years old College Dean, receives award from President Rodrigo Duterte.
b. College Dean Amor Sy Kho who is 58 years old receives award from President Rodrigo Duterte.
c. 58 year-old College Dean Amor Sy Kho receives award from President Rodrigo Duterte.
d. 58 years old College Dean Amor Sy Kho receives award from President Rodrigo Duterte.

20.
a. Almost 300 athletes gathered at the grand stadium during the opening ceremony of the sports meet.
b. The local government allotted P 2.3 M for the construction of two classrooms.
c. The construction of two classrooms of local government allotted P. 2.3 M worth of cash.
d. A P 2. 3 M cash allotted the local government for the construction of two classrooms.

II. TRUE OR FALSE. Direction: Read and analyse the following statements. Draw if the statement is
correct and if the statement is false. Write your answers at the end of each sentence.

1. A flash report often includes detailed analysis and background information.

2. Ethical standards in radio commentary require the commentator to avoid conflicts of interest.
3. A breaking news segment is typically pre-recorded to ensure accuracy.
4. Feature stories on the radio can cover a wide range of topics, including current issues and interesting
phenomena.
5. Delivering a live report requires improvisation and no prior research.
6. Flash news is given faster than breaking news because it interrupted a non-news program compared to
breaking news.
7. Flash report is an important news story that interrupts during an entertainment or sports program or any
normal broadcasting.
8. Flash report interrupts a non-news programme while breaking news is a developing news story that is
currently happening during a news program or channel that is not necessarily important enough to interrupt all
other programs.
9. Personal bias or prejudice shall not be allowed to distort the facts.
10. Opposing or contrasting sides of public issues should be fairly presented.

III. IDENTIFICATION. Directions: Read and analyze the given situations below. Identify the elements of a
good live performance in radio broadcasting being used in each situation.

Selection Of a Timely Subject

Participation Of Concerned Experts
Emphasize On the Requirement of The Women and Marginal People
Prepare A Listener Friendly Structure
Use Of Proper Local Language
Providing Correct and Quality Information and Entertainment
Quality Presentation
Use Of Jargon and Acronym
Programme Length Should Be Listener Friendly
Ambiance Sound
Involving Listeners

1. The radio commentator invited the most

popular doctor in the city in his segment to provide
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adequate knowledge on how to prevent the spread of
the COVID-19 virus.

2. The flood has taken 10 lives. The affected

families were given the chance to make an appeal on
the radio to ask help from people.

3. Children below 18 years of age and pregnant

women are strictly prohibited from travelling.

4. The cries of the babies echo in the

background as the reporter delivered her report in the
hospital and covered a news for the woman giving
birth to a quintuplet.

5. “Pinay, patay sa pananaksak ng kanyang

asawa na isang dayuhan.”

6. She is becoming famous on TV as she

constantly delivers the 15-minute prime time news
during the weekdays.

7. " For your suggestions, you may call, send a

message or visit the station's website." the announcer
said last Friday.

8. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction

Council has conducted an orientation to different
schools to implement the proper protocol set by the
Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious
Diseases (IATF).

9. Ted Failon is a highly qualified radio artist as

he was molded by time as a journalist and television
news anchor for more than two decades.

10. The Philippines will receive its first shipment

of AstraZeneca vaccines on Thursday, March 4, days
after logistical concerns and supply problems delayed
the delivery of doses originally scheduled for March

IV. COMPARE AND CONTRAST. Direction: To process what you have learned from this lesson, compare
breaking news and flash report and their similarities.

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V. REFLECTIVE THINKING.Directions: A. Read and think of ideas related to the topic. Then write
interesting sentences to clearly describe your piece. (10 points)

Being a student gives you a chance to have someone at present or

in the past as your favorite seatmate in class, whether in high school or
during the elementary years. As you remember him/her, describe
her/him personally or physically and what made her/him your
unforgettable seatmate.

-END OF THE TEST-

PARENT’S SIGNATURE

Prepared by:

DIAYANARA ROSE S. CACHO

Teacher

Noted by:

RENNIE T. QUIACHON
School Principal

V. REFLECTIVE THINKING.Directions: A. Read and think of ideas related to the topic. Then write
interesting sentences to clearly describe your piece. (10 points)

Being a student gives you a chance to have someone at present or

in the past as your favorite seatmate in class, whether in high school or
during the elementary years. As you remember him/her, describe
her/him personally or physically and what made her/him your
unforgettable seatmate.

-END OF THE TEST-

PARENT’S SIGNATURE

Prepared by:

DIAYANARA ROSE S. CACHO

Teacher

Noted by:

RENNIE T. QUIACHON
School Principal

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