Video zone: Five ways to spot fake news – answers

Answers to Five ways to spot fake news – exercises

Preparation

1. b 5. h
2. a 6. c
3. d 7. f
4. e 8. g

1. Check your understanding: ordering

1. Look for unusual URLs.

2. If they end with .com.co, chances are they aren’t legitimate news sites.
3. Dissect the layout and look for grammatical errors.
4. Find out who wrote the article and who supports the site.
5. Use fact-checking sites to confirm information.
6. See whether other credible news outlets are reporting similar news.

2. Check your understanding: true or false

1. True 4. False
2. True 5. True
3. False 6. False