MLA Format and Citation Quiz

What does MLA stand for?

• Main Language Association

• Modern Language Association

• Modern Literature Association

• Major Language Association

How can plagiarism be avoided in MLA format?

• By writing in first person

• By using bullet points

• By citing sources correctly

• By using a different font

What is the recommended indentation for the first line of each paragraph in MLA format?

• No indentation

• One half inch

• One quarter inch

• One inch

Where should the parenthetical citation be placed in a sentence?

• At the end of the sentence, before the period

• At the end of the paragraph

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the beginning of the sentence

How should a long quotation be formatted in MLA style?

• In a freestanding block of text

• In italics

• In bold

• Underlined

What should be used to indicate added words in a quotation?

• Quotation marks

• Brackets

• Asterisks

• Parentheses

What is the purpose of using ellipses in a quotation?

• To add emphasis

• To change the meaning

• To indicate omitted words

• To highlight important text

What is an indirect quote?

• A quote with added words

• A summary using the writer's own words

• A quote with omitted words

• A direct copy of the original text

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to paraphrase?

• Summarizing the main points

• Rewriting the text in your own words

• Using synonyms for a few words

• Changing the sentence order slightly

What is a common mistake when paraphrasing?

• Using your own words

• Citing the source correctly

• Using too many direct quotes

• Forgetting to cite the source