Integrating Quotations MLA

When quoting a source directly in your paper, which of the following is the correct way to cite the source in MLA format?

• (Author's Last Name Page Number)

• [Author's Last Name Page Number]

• {Author's Last Name, Page Number}

• "Author's Last Name, Page Number"

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following demonstrates the correct format for integrating a quote into your writing?

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, Quoting is essential (102).

• "As Smith says, Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential." (102)

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If you are quoting from a source and you want to omit some words from the original quote, which of the following should you use?

• Parentheses ( )

• Brackets [ ]

• Ellipses ...

• A hyphen -

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When integrating quotes into your writing, which of the following is NOT a correct way to introduce a quote?

• According to Smith...

• Smith argues that...

• Smith mentions...

• Smith believes not...

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a correct in-text citation for a book with two authors in MLA format?

• (Smith and Jones 45)

• (Smith & Jones 45)

• [Smith and Jones, p.45]

• {Smith, Jones, p.45}

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When you paraphrase information from a source, which of the following is true about citing in MLA format?

• No citation is needed since you are putting it in your own words.

• You only need to cite the source in the Works Cited page.

• You need to include an in-text citation.

• You should use quotation marks around the paraphrased section.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use quotes in your writing?

• To provide evidence for your argument.

• To increase the word count of your essay.

• To engage with the ideas of others.

• To accurately present a specific point of view.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Look at the quote. Match each part to its label.

The author states, “The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States” (Fleischman 17).

• Evidence

• 17

• Author

• Fleischman

• Page number

• The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States

• Citation

• The author states,

• Introduction to Evidence

• (Fleischman 17)

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If you are quoting a quote from a passage, it should be cited as:

• The author states, "Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours," (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, "'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,'" (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours. (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, 'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,' (Fleischman 41).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9