Top 550+ Solved Editing MCQ Questions Answer
Q. _____________ makes sure a piece of writing is accurate, clear and correct.
a. Other
b. proofreader
c. Copyediting
d. Line Editor
Q. What is the purpose of a nutgraf?
a. It acts as an inverted pyramid
b. Explains context of a story
c. It is a conclusion for the whole story
d. Depicting data visually
Q. Which of these aspects enhances the flow of a story?
a. Having a clear beginning, middle and end
b. Using statistics and figures
c. Not using statistics or figures
d. Jumping from one concept to the next
Q. Which of these types of stories may get minimum coverage in a tabloid but greater focus in a broadsheet?
a. Relationship stories
b. Political stories
c. Sports stories
d. Entertainment stories
Q. Which of these is not one of the basic objectives of layout?
a. Unity
b. Balance
c. Contrast
d. Repetition
Q. Which of these facts are true?
a. Body copy, headline and byline have the same typeface
b. Typeface and font are the same
c. Fonts must be easily readable
d. Serif fonts have even width
Q. Which of these are not the responsibilities of a Chief Sub-Editor?
a. Heads a section of the newspaper
b. Selects local and national news
c. Quality control
d. Prevent defamation
Q. Which of these tasks are assigned to a copy editor?
a. Correcting grammar
b. Distribution
c. Administrative work
d. Checking legality
Q. Which of these is not the feature of an editorial?
a. It is written by the staff of the publication
b. It reflects the opinion of the individual
c. It doesn’t feature many quotes
d. It can feature statistics
Q. Which of these is not a basic function of a stylesheet?
a. Ensuring stylistic consistency and uniformity
b. Listing matters related to abbreviations and spelling
c. Ensuring ethical choice of images
d. Understanding the house style
Q. Which of these is not a basic function of proofreading?
a. To detect surface level errors
b. Basic editing
c. Using symbols to mark changes
d. To design a copy
Q. Which of these could be a possible tabloid headline?
a. Covid-19: Surge in north, central India; schools closed, night curfew back
b. "I wasn't kind," says Will Smith to Fresh Prince co-star
c. Manchester United say systems hit by cyber attack
d. Leisure travel to pick up this festive season: Survey