Headline English 100 A
The grammar of headlines Newspaper headlines try to catch the reader’s eye by using as few words as possible.
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Grammar words like articles or auxiliary verbs are often left out, e.g. EARLY CUT IN
INTEREST RATES FORECAST.
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A present simple form of the verb is used, e.g. MAYOR OPENS HOSPITAL.
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The infinitive is used to express the fact that something is going to happen in the future,
e.g. PRESIDENT TO VISIT FLOOD AREAS.
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Short dramatic words Newspapers usually prefer words that are shorter and sound more dramatic than ordinary English
words. The words marked * can be used either as nouns or verbs.
newspaper word meaning newspaper word meaning aid* help
key (adj) essential, vital
axe* cut, remove
link* connection