How well do you know MLA formatting?

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What is MLA formatting?

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MLA formatting is a style guide for writing and citing sources in academic papers, established by the Modern Language Association.

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What is the correct way to format a date in MLA style?

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The correct format is 'Day Month Year' without commas, e.g., 17 December 2024.

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How should the first line of a paragraph be formatted in MLA style?

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The first line of a paragraph should be indented 0.5 inches.

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What is the correct way to title an essay in MLA format?

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The title should be centered, in the same font and size as the rest of the text, and not bolded or italicized.

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How should page numbers be formatted in MLA style?

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Page numbers should be placed in the upper right corner, preceded by the author's last name.

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What font and size are recommended for MLA papers?

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MLA recommends using a legible font like Times New Roman, size 12.

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page in MLA format?

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The Works Cited page lists all the sources referenced in the paper, allowing readers to locate them.

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How should in-text citations be formatted in MLA style?

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In-text citations should include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 23).

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What is the correct way to format a book title in MLA style?

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Book titles should be italicized.

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What is the correct way to format an article title in MLA style?

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Article titles should be placed in quotation marks.