Properly Quoting and Citing Using APA Format Exercise

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.

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.

Which of the following correctly uses a block quote for a long quote about artificial intelligence?
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• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Which of the following is incorrect about this citation: “Economic growth is slowing globally” (Martinez, 2024, p. 30)?

• The author name is incorrect.

• The page range should be included.

• The year is missing.

• Nothing is incorrect.

Answer explanation

The citation is correct with the author, year, and page.

How should you cite a quote from an article about environmental sustainability with a signal phrase?

• According to Green (2022), “Sustainable practices are essential for the future” (p. 12).

• Green (2022) states: “Sustainable practices are essential for the future” (p. 12).

• “Sustainable practices are essential for the future” (Green, 2022, p. 12).

• Green (2022) discusses “Sustainable practices are essential for the future” (pp. 11-13).

Answer explanation

A correct citation includes the author, year, and page number, introduced with a signal phrase.

How do you properly format a long quote from a recent sociological study?

• Use quotation marks and indent the quote.

• Start the quote on a new line, indent it, and do not use quotation marks.

• Italicize the quote and cite the author, year, and page number.

• Indent the quote, use quotation marks, and provide the author, year, and page number.