Mastering MLA Citation Skills

Which of the following is the correct format for an in-text citation for a book with one author in MLA style?

• (Smith 23)

• (Smith, 23)

• (Smith: 23)

• (Smith; 23)

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

You are writing a research paper and need to cite a source with two authors. Which of the following is the correct in-text citation format in MLA style?

• (Smith and Johnson 45)

• (Smith & Johnson 45)

• (Smith, Johnson 45)

• (Smith; Johnson 45)

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When creating a works cited page, how should you format the title of the page?

• Works Cited (centered, bold)

• Works Cited (left-aligned, italicized)

• Works Cited (centered, plain text)

• Works Cited (left-aligned, underlined)

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Which of the following is the correct way to format a book title in a works cited entry in MLA style?

• "The Great Gatsby"

• The Great Gatsby

• *The Great Gatsby*

• The Great Gatsby (italicized)

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You need to cite a journal article with three authors in your paper. Which of the following is the correct in-text citation format in MLA style?

• (Smith, Johnson, and Lee 78)

• (Smith et al. 78)

• (Smith, Johnson, Lee 78)

• (Smith & Johnson & Lee 78)

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How should you format the first line of each entry on a works cited page in MLA style?

• Indent the first line by 0.5 inches

• Left-align the first line

• Center the first line

• Right-align the first line

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Which of the following is the correct format for citing a website on a works cited page in MLA style?

• Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Webpage." Website Name, Publisher, Date of Publication, URL.

• Author's Last Name, First Name. Website Name. "Title of Webpage," Publisher, Date of Publication, URL.

• "Title of Webpage." Author's Last Name, First Name. Website Name, Publisher, Date of Publication, URL.

• Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Webpage." Publisher, Website Name, Date of Publication, URL.

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You are citing a book with no known author. How should you format the in-text citation in MLA style?

• ("Title of the Book" 45)

• (Title of the Book 45)

• ("Title of the Book," 45)

• (Title of the Book, 45)

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Which of the following is the correct way to format a works cited entry for a book with one author in MLA style?

• Smith, John. The Great Gatsby. Penguin Books, 2004.

• Smith, John. "The Great Gatsby." Penguin Books, 2004.

• Smith, John. *The Great Gatsby*. Penguin Books, 2004.

• Smith, John. The Great Gatsby, Penguin Books, 2004.

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You are citing a source with no page numbers. How should you format the in-text citation in MLA style?

• (Smith)

• (Smith, n.p.)

• (Smith, no page)

• (Smith, np)

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