Direct Quote Citation in MLA Format

True or False: A direct quote of a text is when the writer paraphrases the text in his or her own words.

• True

• False

True or False: A direct quote from a text should be 3-5 sentences long.

• True

• False

Read the following passage and choose the answer that correctly incorporates textual evidence with proper punctuation and citation: The original text reads: "Wolves are highly social animals that live in packs." (Smith, page 12) According to the author, wolves are "highly social animals that live in packs" (Smith, 12).

• According to the author wolves are "highly social animals that live in packs" Smith, page 12.

• According to the author, wolves are "highly social animals that live in packs." (Smith, 12)

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  According to the author, wolves are "highly social animals that live in packs" (Smith, 12).

• According to the author, wolves are highly social animals that live in packs (Smith, 12).

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to include a citation for textual evidence?

• "The storm lasted three days" (Johnson, 45).

• "The storm lasted three days (Johnson, 45.)"

• "The storm lasted three days." (Johnson, 45)

• (Johnson, 45) "The storm lasted three days."

A student is writing a multi-paragraph essay that includes dialogue, textual evidence with citations, and ellipses. Read the following excerpt and identify all errors: "The scientist explained, "our planet is warming at an alarming rate...and we must act now (Green, 56)." Later, she added "Every individual action matters," she said. Which revision correctly fixes all punctuation, capitalization, attribution, and citation errors?

• The scientist explained, "Our planet is warming at an alarming rate ... and we must act now" (Green, 56). Later, she added, "Every individual action matters," she said.

• The scientist explained, Our planet is warming at an alarming rate ... and we must act now (Green, 56). Later, she added, Every individual action matters, she said.