
Properly Quoting and Citing Using APA Format Exercise
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the correct way to cite a quote from an article about climate change?
“The impact of climate change is accelerating” (Johnson, 2023, p. 15).
Johnson (2023) says, 'The impact of climate change is accelerating.' (p. 15)
“The impact of climate change is accelerating” (Johnson, 2023).
“The impact of climate change is accelerating” (p. 15, Johnson, 2023).
Answer explanation
The correct format for a quote includes the author, year, and page number.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the correct format for a quote from an online article without a page number?
According to Smith (2023), “Remote work is transforming the global workforce” (para. 4).
“Remote work is transforming the global workforce” (Smith, 2023).
Smith (2023) states, 'Remote work is transforming the global workforce' (sec. 4).
“Remote work is transforming the global workforce” (Smith, 2023, p. 4).
Answer explanation
For online articles without page numbers, use paragraph numbers instead.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly uses a block quote for a long quote about artificial intelligence?
[ ]*= are indentations
According to Doe (2023), “Artificial intelligence is both a risk and an opportunity.” (p. 42)
[ ]Artificial intelligence is both a risk and an opportunity. (Doe, 2023, p. 42)
Doe (2023) states: Artificial intelligence is both a risk and an opportunity. (p. 42)
According to Doe (2023):
[ ] Artificial intelligence is both a risk and an opportunity. (p. 42)
Answer explanation
Long quotes should be indented, start on a new line, and not use quotation marks.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How should a quote from a recent economic report be cited if it includes multiple pages?
“Economic disparities have widened in recent years” (Smith, 2024, pp. 45-47).
“Economic disparities have widened in recent years” (Smith, 2024).
According to Smith (2024), “Economic disparities have widened in recent years” (p. 45-47).
Smith (2024) notes that, “Economic disparities have widened in recent years” (pp. 45).
Answer explanation
When quoting multiple pages, use “pp.” to indicate the page range.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct signal phrase for introducing a quote about global health?
“The author states, ‘The pandemic has changed healthcare forever.’” (Lee, 2022, p. 10)
Lee (2022) states, “The pandemic has changed healthcare forever” (p. 10).
According to Lee, 'The pandemic has changed healthcare forever.' (2022, p. 10)
Lee (2022) notes: “The pandemic has changed healthcare forever.”
Answer explanation
A proper signal phrase includes the author, year, and quote.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How should a quote from a recent technology review article without a page number be cited?
“Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize finance” (Patel, 2023).
According to Patel (2023), “Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize finance” (Patel, sec. 2).
Patel (2023) states, “Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize finance” (para. 2).
“Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize finance” (Patel, 2023, p. 5).
Answer explanation
For online sources without pages, use paragraph numbers when available.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly cites a short quote from a book on social movements?
“Social movements are the pulse of democracy” (Gonzalez, 2021, p. 67).
Gonzalez states, 'Social movements are the pulse of democracy.' (2021, p. 67)
According to Gonzalez (2021), “Social movements are the pulse of democracy.”
Gonzalez (2021) mentions, “Social movements are the pulse of democracy” (pp. 67-68).
Answer explanation
Include the author, year, and a page number for short quotes.
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