Types of News
News Verbs
Common Phrases
People in News
100

This type of news focuses on government, elections, and policies.

Political News

100

This verb means to look for information deeply.

Dig

100

Phrase meaning “everyone’s talking about it.”

All over the news

100

A person who reports news live from a location.

Reporter

200

News about earthquakes, floods, and typhoons belongs to this category.

Natural Disaster News

200

This verb means to make something public for the first time.

Break

200

A phrase used to say something has caught on.

Went viral

200

The person who reads the news on TV.

News Anchor / Newscaster

300

This type of news focuses on movies, celebrities, and gossip.

Entertainment News

300

This verb means to check if something is true or accurate.

Verify

300

This phrase means “don’t believe it completely.”

Take it with a grain of salt

300

A person who gathers information and writes articles.

Journalist

400

This news category covers the stock market and companies.

Business / Financial News

400

This verb means to make a statement or report officially.

Issue

400

Phrase used when something is exaggerated by the media.

Blows things out of proportion

400

A person who gives their opinion in a news article.

Columnist / Commentator

500

This type of news is about discoveries in science and technology.

Science & Technology News

500

This verb means to examine in detail to find hidden facts.

Investigate

500

A phrase meaning “to help people understand something.”

Shed light on

500

A person involved in a news event or featured in a story.

News Subject / Interviewee

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