BMW FINAL EXAM #2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Correct the sentences:
"Thousands of the poor in the United States," said the professor, "die every year of
disease we can easily cure." "It's a crime," he said, "but no one ever is punished for
their deaths." - Answer-The professor stated that thousands of poor people in the United
States die every year of diseases that are curable. He said, "It's a crime, but no one is
ever punished for their deaths."
Correct the sentences:
Thomas said students should never be spanked. "A young boy or girl who gets spanked
in front of peers become embarrassed and the object of ridicule." - Answer-Thomas said
that students should never be spanked in front of their peers because they will become
the object of ridicule.
Identify what is missing:
Today the high temperature will be 65 degrees with sunny skies. This is a record high
for the area according to the National Weather Service (NWS) - Answer-- Where will
this happen
- Why?
Identify what is missing:
Janine Dunlap, associate professor of communication, was found dead in her office this
morning. She appears to have died of exhaustion from grading Basic Media Writing
stories. - Answer-Why did she die?
Identify what is missing:
The governor signed into law a bill requiring all universities to cut tuition - Answer--
When did it happen?
- Where? What state?
- Why was this decision made?
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - Answer-- A summary news lead
gives important information upfront
- Are 1-2 sentences long
- Grab the audience's attention, inform the reader, and arouses interest
What is the average number of words in an effective lead? - Answer-15-20 words
ANSWERS
Correct the sentences:
"Thousands of the poor in the United States," said the professor, "die every year of
disease we can easily cure." "It's a crime," he said, "but no one ever is punished for
their deaths." - Answer-The professor stated that thousands of poor people in the United
States die every year of diseases that are curable. He said, "It's a crime, but no one is
ever punished for their deaths."
Correct the sentences:
Thomas said students should never be spanked. "A young boy or girl who gets spanked
in front of peers become embarrassed and the object of ridicule." - Answer-Thomas said
that students should never be spanked in front of their peers because they will become
the object of ridicule.
Identify what is missing:
Today the high temperature will be 65 degrees with sunny skies. This is a record high
for the area according to the National Weather Service (NWS) - Answer-- Where will
this happen
- Why?
Identify what is missing:
Janine Dunlap, associate professor of communication, was found dead in her office this
morning. She appears to have died of exhaustion from grading Basic Media Writing
stories. - Answer-Why did she die?
Identify what is missing:
The governor signed into law a bill requiring all universities to cut tuition - Answer--
When did it happen?
- Where? What state?
- Why was this decision made?
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - Answer-- A summary news lead
gives important information upfront
- Are 1-2 sentences long
- Grab the audience's attention, inform the reader, and arouses interest
What is the average number of words in an effective lead? - Answer-15-20 words
