76Assessment
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is valid and FALSE if otherwise. If
the statement is false, change the underlined word(s) to make it right. Write
your answer on the space before each item.
1 Headlines should answer the WH questions.^
2 A good headline must catch listeners’ attention to hear more
about news to follow.3 The substitute word and in a headline is semi colon.^
4 Use the present perfect tense of verb for past news stories.^
5 In headline writing, coining of words is allowed.^
6 Headlines should be short but full of information or facts.^
7 Giving comments or opinions on headlines are acceptable.^
8 Eliminate all forms of to be verbs in writing headlines unless
necessary to complete the meaning of the sentence.9 Passive form of verb may be used when the doer is not
prominent.10 Always write positive headlines.^
11 Two related thoughts in a headline should be separated by
comma.12 A headline is a title of news story through attention grabbing
lines.13 Double quotation marks are used in headlines.^