MLA Citation Skills

Which of the following is the correct format for an MLA in-text citation for a book by a single author?

• (Smith 23)

• (Smith, 23)

• (Smith p. 23)

• (Smith: 23)

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When creating a Works Cited page in MLA format, how should the entries be ordered?

• By the date of publication

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• By the title of the work

• By the type of source

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Which of the following is a correct example of a signal phrase in MLA format?

• According to Smith (23),

• Smith states, "..." (23).

• Smith (23) says,

• Smith: "..." (23).

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How should a book title be formatted in an MLA Works Cited entry?

• Underlined

• In quotation marks

• Italicized

• In bold

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Which of the following is the correct way to paraphrase a source in MLA format?

• Copy the text exactly and put it in quotation marks

• Rewrite the text in your own words and include an in-text citation

• Summarize the text without any citation

• Use the original text but change a few words

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What information is required in an MLA in-text citation for a source with no known author?

• The title of the work and the page number

• The first word of the title and the page number

• The publication date and the page number

• The URL and the page number

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Which of the following is the correct format for a Works Cited entry for a journal article in MLA format?

• Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, year, pages.

• Author(s). Title of Journal, "Title of Article," vol. number, no. number, year, pages.

• "Title of Article." Author(s). Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, year, pages.

• Author(s). Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, year, pages, "Title of Article."

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How should you format a direct quote that is longer than four lines in MLA format?

• Place it in quotation marks and include an in-text citation

• Indent the entire quote one inch from the left margin and omit quotation marks

• Italicize the quote and include an in-text citation

• Place it in parentheses and include an in-text citation

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Which of the following is a correct example of an MLA Works Cited entry for a book by two authors?

• Smith, John, and Jane Doe. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

• Smith, John & Jane Doe. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

• Smith, John and Jane Doe. "Title of Book." Publisher, Year.

• Smith, John, Jane Doe. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

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What is the purpose of using signal phrases in MLA citations?

• To introduce the source and provide context for the quote or paraphrase

• To summarize the source without citing it

• To list all the sources used in the paper

• To provide a brief biography of the author

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