Planning the quotes paragraph of a journalistic report | English

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What is the purpose of using a quote in a journalistic report?
- to showcase vocabulary
- to express personal opinions
- to provide evidence or information ✓
- to confuse the reader
Put these steps in the right order for getting a quote from a witness.
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  Arrange to talk to the witness.
- 2
  
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  Ask questions about what happened.
- 3
  
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  Listen carefully to the witness.
- 4
  
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  Write down or record what the witness says.
Match the type of information with its purpose in a quote about a crime.
- what happened
  
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  Explain what took place. ✓
- where it happened
  
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  Share information regarding the scene of the crime. ✓
- who was there
  
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  Provide details about the people involved or present. ✓
- impact of what happened
  
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  Give insight into the effects of what happened. ✓
Who might journalists interview to get quotes for a report on a crime?
- fictional characters
- animals
- people who witnessed or were part of the event ✓
- superheroes
- the suspect
Which of the following people would be appropriate witnesses to quote about Mr Wolf's crime?
- a neighbour ✓
- a passer-by ✓
- someone in another country
Match the witness with the appropriate quote.
- a passer-by
  
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  "I was just walking through the lane when I heard screams." ✓
- a neighbour
  
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  "I can't believe this happened so close to home." ✓
- a postman
  
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  "I saw the suspect while I was on my daily rounds." ✓