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Spot the word that judges in an otherwise factual sentence, and choose the wording that reports instead.
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"The reckless driver hit a parked gray van on a one-way street at 6 a.m." Which word gives the writer's judgment instead of a detail a reader could check?
"The senator admitted that the office spent PHP 2 million, posted the receipts online, and answered every question." Which verb suggests wrongdoing instead of simply reporting?
"The city finally repaired the footbridge on Tuesday after residents reported the damage in March." Which word carries the writer's opinion that the repair took too long?
"A mob of about 300 farmers walked to the plaza and waited two hours." Which word judges the group instead of reporting what it did?
"The new health center is cramped, has eight beds, and opens at seven each morning." Which word states the writer's opinion about the building?
"Everyone knows the market road is dangerous, and two vehicles collided there at 4 p.m." Which part states an opinion as if it were a shared fact?
"The mayor's speech dragged on for 40 minutes and ended with a list of projects." Which phrase shows the writer's boredom rather than the length of the speech?
"Only 12 students joined the cleanup, and they collected 30 sacks of trash." Which word adds the writer's disappointment to a plain count?
"The company claims its filter removes 95 percent of dust, costs PHP 1,200, and lasts one year." Which verb hints that the writer doubts the company?
"The team's pathetic defense allowed 30 points in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game." Which word rates the team instead of reporting the game?
"The group's so-called study surveyed 200 households in three barangays last April." Which phrase shows the writer's low opinion of the work?
"Officials wasted three weeks on a review that produced a 12-page report." Which word judges how the three weeks were used?
"The school served a decent lunch of rice, fish and fruit to 480 learners." Which word gives a rating that two readers could disagree about?
"Fortunately, the storm turned north and passed 90 kilometers east of Catanduanes." Which word tells readers how to feel about the storm's path?
A reporter covers a fire that damaged four market stalls. Which sentence reports the event without judging it?
A council approved a budget after a long debate. Which sentence reports the vote objectively?
Heavy rain forced families to leave their homes. Which sentence reports the situation without opinionated diction?
Which sentence reports the basketball result without rating either team?
A jeepney fare went up in January. Which sentence reports the increase objectively?
Which sentence makes clear who is claiming what, without adding the writer's judgment?
A council approved money for road repairs. Which headline states the story without judging the people in it?
A truck hit a lamppost during rush hour. Which lead reports the facts without telling readers what to feel?
A study gave a fruit drink to 60 patients and found lower blood pressure after eight weeks. Which sentence reports it fairly?
A reporter sees a large group outside a city hall. Which sentence describes them without labeling them?
A principal describes damage in a school building. Which sentence reports the condition objectively?
Two men were cleared of theft charges. Which sentence reports the court result without deciding who deserved it?
A barangay captain is quoted about relief goods. Which attribution reports the quote without judging the speaker?
A ferry left port late. Which sentence reports the delay without blaming anyone?
Firefighters found only ashes where four houses stood. Which strong word reports that result instead of rating the event?
Soil from a landslide covered a road to a depth of six meters. Which strong word reports the event accurately?
Engineers tested a bridge and found it cannot carry heavy trucks. Which sentence uses a strong word accurately?
Researchers tested a vitamin on 40 mice and saw less swelling. Which sentence reports the result with the right caution?
Tests show a river's mercury level is 20 times the legal limit. Which strong word is still accurate reporting?
In which sentence does "collapsed" report a fact rather than deliver a judgment?
In which sentence does "attacked" report an event instead of judging someone?
A typhoon's winds reached 195 kilometers per hour. Which word describes the storm accurately rather than dramatically?
Onion prices went from PHP 200 to PHP 400 a kilogram. Which word reports that change exactly?
An office budget fell from PHP 10 million to PHP 4 million. Which sentence reports the cut plainly?
"The storm damaged 30 houses" reports a fact, while "The storm ruined 30 innocent families" adds the writer's judgment.
A strong word such as "destroyed" is always opinionated diction, so news writing must avoid it.
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