MLA Citation Quiz

Why is citing textual evidence important in writing?

• To avoid using personal opinions

• To support ideas and make them credible

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

What is the first step in citing evidence using MLA format?

• Using a footnote

• Using a bibliography

• Using a lead-in

• Using a citation

What is the purpose of a lead-in when citing a quote?

• To replace the need for a citation

• To summarize the entire article

• To make the quote longer

• To introduce the quote and provide context

Which of the following is true about lead-ins?

• They should be avoided

• They are optional in MLA format

• They can be multiple sentences

• They must be a single word

Why are quotation marks essential in MLA citation?

• They are optional in MLA format

• They are used to highlight important text

• They indicate the words are not your own

• They make the text look neat

What happens if you don't use quotation marks for a direct quote?

• The quote becomes more impactful

• The quote is considered plagiarized

• The quote is automatically cited

• The quote is ignored by the reader

Where should the citation be placed in a sentence?

• After the punctuation

• After the quote and before the punctuation

• Before the quote

• At the beginning of the paragraph

What information is included in a citation?

• Author's first name and page number

• Author's last name and page number

• Title of the book and page number

• Date of publication and page number

What is the correct order of steps in MLA citation?

• Quotation marks, lead-in, citation

• Lead-in, quotation marks, citation

• Citation, lead-in, quotation marks

• Lead-in, citation, quotation marks

What is the purpose of using MLA formatting in citations?

• To make the text longer

• To make the text colorful

• To avoid plagiarism and give credit

• To confuse the reader