Sift quiz: Fact-checking red flags

Can your students spot common red flags of misinformation? This quiz tests fact-checking skills by examining three examples of misinformation and looking for signs that indicate false claims. Is it an AI-generated image with twisted fingers? A source that lacks credibility? A fake screenshot of a social media post? Have students give this quiz a whirl to find out.

Note: While this quiz includes six questions, only five are scored for one point each. Question 3 is a thinking exercise that students aren’t scored on.

Related NLP infographics:

• “Detecting tricks of context”
• “Is it legit? Five steps for vetting a news source”
• “In brief: Misinformation”

This quiz originally appeared in the March 3, 2025, issue of The Sift®, a newsletter for educators that explores timely examples of misinformation, addresses journalism and press freedom topics, and examines social media trends and issues. Read archives of the newsletter and subscribe here.