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WorksheetsMLA 9 In-text Citations Comprehensive w/Information in Question
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 30mins
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1.
MLA 9 requires the use of a running head with page numbers in research papers. The running head is positioned in the upper right corner of the page and consists of the author's last name, followed by a space and the page number. For example, "Smith 12". John is preparing his research paper in MLA 9 format. How should he format his running head and page numbers?
a)
Last name and page number, top right corner.
b)
Last name and page number, top left corner.
c)
Page number only, bottom center.
d)
First name and page number, top right corner.
2.
In MLA 9, the text of your document should be double-spaced, and you should use a readable font like 12 pt. Times New Roman. When typing her essay, Emily wonders how she should format the main text of her document. What formatting should she apply?
a)
Double-spaced with a 12-point font.
b)
Single-spaced with a 12-point font.
c)
Double-spaced with a 10-point font.
d)
Single-spaced with a 10-point font.
3.
The title in an MLA 9 formatted paper should be centered and written in title case. It is placed on the line following the heading and before the main text of the document. Considering this, how should Alex format the title of his paper on "The Impact of Global Warming"?
a)
Left-aligned, in all caps.
b)
Centered, in title case.
c)
Right-aligned, in lowercase.
d)
Centered, in all caps.
4.
Label each part of this MLA 9 paper.
a)
Double Spaced
b)
1 inch margin
c)
Title
d)
Date
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Header
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Student Name
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Teacher Name
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Course
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According to MLA 9, tables and illustrations should be placed as close as possible to the parts of the text to which they relate. They are labeled with "Table" or "Fig." followed by an Arabic numeral and have a caption that explains the table or figure. Sarah is including a graph in her research paper. How should she label and place this graph?
a)
Below the related text, labeled as "Graph 1".
b)
Above the related text, labeled as "Figure 1".
c)
Above the related text, labeled as "Illustration 1".
d)
As close as possible to the related text, labeled as "Fig. 1".
6.
MLA 9 style dictates that the list of works cited begins on a new page at the end of your paper. Entries are double-spaced and listed alphabetically by the author's last name. If the author's name is unknown, titles are used instead. Kevin is finalizing his research paper. Where and how should he organize his list of works cited?
a)
At the beginning of the paper, single-spaced and alphabetically.
b)
On a new page at the end of the paper, double-spaced and alphabetically.
c)
On a new page at the end of the paper, single-spaced and by order of appearance.
d)
In the footer of each page, double-spaced and alphabetically.
7.
MLA 9 requires in-text citations to include the author's last name and the page number from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken, enclosed in parentheses. If a work has one author, the format would be (Author's Last Name page number). For example, (Smith 23). If Jessica is citing a book by John Smith on page 23, how should she format her in-text citation?
a)
(Smith, 23)
b)
(Smith 23)
c)
(John Smith 23)
d)
(Smith, p. 23)
8.
When citing a work with two authors in MLA 9, both authors' last names should be included in the in-text citation, connected by the word 'and'. The format is (First Author's Last Name and Second Author's Last Name page number). For instance, (Johnson and Smith 45). If Michael is citing a source on page 45 written by Johnson and Smith, what is the correct in-text citation?
a)
(Johnson & Smith 45)
b)
(Johnson and Smith, 45)
c)
(Johnson and Smith 45)
d)
(Johnson, Smith 45)
9.
For a work with three or more authors, MLA 9 instructs to list only the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' and the page number. The format is (First Author's Last Name et al. page number). An example would be (Williams et al. 72). If Emily is referencing a study on page 72 by Williams and others, how should she format her in-text citation?
a)
(Williams and others 72)
b)
(Williams et al., 72)
c)
(Williams et al. 72)
d)
(Williams and others, 72)
10.
When citing a one-page work, such as a work of art, MLA 9 does not require a page number. The in-text citation should include just the author's last name. For example, (Davinci). If Alex is citing a painting by Leonardo Davinci, which in-text citation is correct?
a)
(Davinci, 1)
b)
(Leonardo Davinci)
c)
(Davinci)
d)
(Davinci p.1)
11.
For a website with an author but no page numbers, MLA 9 requires the author's last name only in the in-text citation. For example, (Harris). If Samantha is citing information from a webpage written by Harris, what should her in-text citation look like?
a)
(Harris, n.p.)
b)
(Harris)
c)
(Harris, no page)
d)
("Harris")
12.
If a work has no identifiable author or page numbers, MLA 9 suggests using the title of the work in the in-text citation. If the title is long, a shortened version of the title is acceptable. For example, ("Global Warming"). If Ben is citing a webpage with no author titled "The Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities," how should he format his in-text citation?
a)
("The Effects of Global Warming")
b)
("Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities")
c)
("Global Warming")
d)
(No Author)
13.
For citing a YouTube video, Ted Talk, video lecture, or podcast, MLA 9 requires the author's last name if available, or the title of the video if the author's name is not available. For example, (Doe) or ("How to Bake a Cake"). If Lisa is citing a Ted Talk titled "Innovative Technology in Agriculture" by John Doe, which in-text citation should she use?
a)
(Doe)
b)
("Innovative Technology in Agriculture")
c)
(John Doe "Innovative Technology")
d)
("Technology in Agriculture")
14.
When citing lines from a play in MLA 9, the in-text citation should include the act, scene, and line numbers, separated by periods. For example, (Shakespeare 3.1.15-17). If Tom is quoting from act 3, scene 1, lines 15-17 of a Shakespeare play, what is the correct in-text citation?
a)
(Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 15-17)
b)
(Shakespeare 3.1.15-17)
c)
(Shakespeare III.i.15-17)
d)
(3.1.15-17)
15.
For citing lines from a poem, MLA 9 requires the line number(s) in the in-text citation. If the poem does not have line numbers, use page numbers instead. For example, (Frost 13-15). If Emma is citing lines 13-15 from a poem by Robert Frost, which in-text citation is correct?
a)
(Frost, lines 13-15)
b)
(Frost 13-15)
c)
(Robert Frost 13-15)
d)
(Frost, p. 13-15)
16.
MLA 9 distinguishes between citing an entire website and a specific webpage within that website. When citing an entire website in-text, you generally use the website's name because individual page numbers or authors are not applicable. For a webpage, you would cite the author's last name if available or the title of the webpage if the author is unknown. If Olivia is citing information from the main page of the CDC website without a specific author, how should she format her in-text citation?
a)
(CDC)
b)
("Centers for Disease Control and Prevention")
c)
(www.cdc.gov)
d)
("Homepage")
17.
When citing a specific webpage that has a known author in MLA 9, the in-text citation should include the author's last name. If the webpage's author is not known, a shortened version of the webpage's title should be used. For example, (Author's Last Name) or ("Shortened Webpage Title"). Nathan found useful information on a webpage titled "The Latest Advances in Solar Energy" with no listed author. How should he cite this source in-text?
a)
(Solar Energy)
b)
("The Latest Advances in Solar Energy")
c)
("Advances in Solar Energy")
d)
("Latest Advances")
18.
In MLA 9, when citing a webpage with no identifiable author or page numbers, the title of the webpage is used in the in-text citation. If the title is long, a shortened version that leads the reader to the correct entry in the Works Cited list is acceptable. Emily is referencing a webpage titled "New Perspectives on the Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare" with no author. What should her in-text citation look like?
a)
("New Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence")
b)
("Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare")
c)
("Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare")
d)
("New Perspectives on the Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare")
19.
For a YouTube video, Ted Talk, video lecture, or podcast, the in-text citation in MLA 9 should include the author's last name if available. If the author's name is not available, the title of the video or podcast is used. For example, (Author's Last Name) or ("Title of Video"). If Jordan is citing a YouTube video titled "10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Photography" by Jane Doe, which in-text citation should he use?
a)
(Doe)
b)
("10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Photography")
c)
(Jane Doe "10 Easy Steps")
d)
("Improve Your Photography")
20.
When citing lines from a play in MLA 9, the in-text citation should include the act, scene, and line numbers, separated by periods. For example, (Shakespeare 3.1.15-17). If Tom is quoting from act 3, scene 1, lines 15-17 of a Shakespeare play, what is the correct in-text citation?
a)
(Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 15-17)
b)
(Shakespeare 3.1.15-17)
c)
(Shakespeare III.i.15-17)
d)
(3.1.15-17)
21.
MLA 9 requires the use of line numbers for citing lines from a poem. If the poem does not have line numbers, page numbers are used instead. For example, (Frost 13-15). If Emma is citing lines 13-15 from a poem by Robert Frost, which in-text citation is correct?
a)
(Frost, lines 13-15)
b)
(Frost 13-15)
c)
(Robert Frost 13-15)
d)
(Frost, p. 13-15)
22.
or a source with one author, the MLA 9 in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number. How should you cite a book by Moore on page 37?
a)
(Moore, 37)
b)
(Moore 37)
c)
Moore (37)
d)
(37 Moore)
23.
When citing a source with two authors in MLA 9, both authors' last names should be included. How should you cite a work on page 48–50 by Moore and Patel?
a)
(Moore & Patel 48–50)
b)
(Moore and Patel, 48–50)
c)
(Moore and Patel 48–50)
d)
(Patel & Moore 48–50)
24.
For a source with three or more authors in MLA 9, only the first author's last name followed by "et al." is used. How should you cite a study by Moore et al. on pages 59 and 34?
a)
(Moore and others 59, 34)
b)
(Moore et al., 59, 34)
c)
(Moore et al. 59, 34)
d)
(Moore and colleagues 59, 34)
25.
In MLA 9, when citing a one-page work such as a work of art, no page number is required. How should you cite a painting by Davinci?
a)
(Davinci, 1)
b)
(Leonardo Davinci)
c)
(Davinci)
d)
(Davinci p.1)
26.
For a website with an author but no page numbers, MLA 9 requires the author's last name only. How should you cite a webpage written by Harris?
a)
(Harris, n.p.)
b)
(Harris)
c)
(Harris, no page)
d)
("Harris")
27.
If a work has no identifiable author or page numbers, MLA 9 suggests using the title of the work. How should you cite a webpage titled "The Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities"?
a)
("The Effects of Global Warming")
b)
("Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities")
c)
("Global Warming")
d)
(No Author)
28.
For citing a YouTube video, Ted Talk, video lecture, or podcast in MLA 9, the author's last name or the title of the video is used. How should you cite a Ted Talk titled "Innovative Technology in Agriculture" by John Doe?
a)
(Doe)
b)
("Innovative Technology in Agriculture")
c)
(John Doe "Innovative Technology")
d)
("Technology in Agriculture")
29.
When citing lines from a play in MLA 9, include the act, scene, and line numbers. How should you cite lines 15-17 from act 3, scene 1 of a Shakespeare play?
a)
(Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 15-17)
b)
(Shakespeare 3.1.15-17)
c)
(Shakespeare III.i.15-17)
d)
(3.1.15-17)
30.
For citing lines from a poem in MLA 9, the line number(s) are required. How should you cite lines 13-15 from a poem by Robert Frost?
a)
(Frost, lines 13-15)
b)
(Frost 13-15)
c)
(Robert Frost 13-15)
d)
(Frost, p. 13-15)
31.
How should you cite a book by Moore on page 37 according to MLA 9?
a)
(Moore, 37)
b)
(Moore 37)
c)
Moore (37)
d)
(37 Moore)
32.
How should you cite a work on pages 48–50 by Moore and Patel according to MLA 9?
a)
(Moore & Patel 48–50)
b)
(Moore and Patel, 48–50)
c)
(Moore and Patel 48–50)
d)
(Patel & Moore 48–50)
33.
How should you cite a study by Moore et al. on pages 59 and 34 according to MLA 9?
a)
(Moore and others 59, 34)
b)
(Moore et al., 59, 34)
c)
(Moore et al. 59, 34)
d)
(Moore and colleagues 59, 34)
34.
How should you cite a painting by Davinci according to MLA 9?
a)
(Davinci, 1)
b)
(Leonardo Davinci)
c)
(Davinci)
d)
(Davinci p.1)
35.
How should you cite a webpage written by Harris according to MLA 9?
a)
(Harris, n.p.)
b)
(Harris)
c)
(Harris, no page)
d)
("Harris")
36.
How should you cite a webpage titled "The Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities" according to MLA 9?
a)
("The Effects of Global Warming")
b)
("Effects of Global Warming on Coastal Cities")
c)
("Global Warming")
d)
(No Author)
37.
How should you cite a Ted Talk titled "Innovative Technology in Agriculture" by John Doe according to MLA 9?
a)
(Doe)
b)
("Innovative Technology in Agriculture")
c)
(John Doe "Innovative Technology")
d)
("Technology in Agriculture")
38.
How should you cite lines 15-17 from act 3, scene 1 of a Shakespeare play according to MLA 9?
a)
(Shakespeare, Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 15-17)
b)
(Shakespeare 3.1.15-17)
c)
(Shakespeare III.i.15-17)
d)
(3.1.15-17)
39.
How should you cite lines 13-15 from a poem by Robert Frost according to MLA 9?
a)
(Frost, lines 13-15)
b)
(Frost 13-15)
c)
(Robert Frost 13-15)
d)
(Frost, p. 13-15)
40.
In-text citations in MLA 9 should include the author's last name and the page number from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken, without a comma between them. If the author's name is mentioned in the prose, only the page number is needed in parentheses. For example, Naomi Barron broke new ground on the subject when she discovered that the lithium ion battery lasted twice as long (36). What is the rule for in-text citations when the author's name is provided in the prose?
a)
Include both the author's last name and page number in parentheses.
b)
Include only the page number in parentheses.
c)
Include the author's last name in parentheses followed by the page number.
d)
Include the page number in parentheses followed by the author's last name.
41.
When citing a work with one author in MLA 9, the author's last name and page number are included in the in-text citation. If the author's name is mentioned in the prose, only the page number is needed in parentheses. For example, Barron discovered that the lithium ion battery lasted twice as long (36). What is the rule for in-text citations with one author when the author's name is provided in the prose?
a)
Include only the page number in parentheses.
b)
Include both the author's last name and page number in parentheses.
c)
Omit both the author's last name and page number since the author is mentioned in the prose.
d)
Include the author's last name in parentheses followed by the page number.
42.
For a work with two authors in MLA 9, include both authors' last names in the in-text citation, connected by the word 'and'. If the authors' names are mentioned in the prose, only the page number is needed in parentheses. For example, Barron and Carter found significant results in their study (45). What is the rule for in-text citations with two authors when the authors' names are provided in the prose?
a)
Include both authors' last names and the page number in parentheses.
b)
Include only the page number in parentheses.
c)
Include the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' and the page number in parentheses.
d)
Include both authors' last names in parentheses followed by the page number.
43.
When citing a work with three or more authors in MLA 9, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' in the in-text citation. If the first author's name is mentioned in the prose, only the page number is needed in parentheses. For example, Barron et al. conducted a comprehensive study that changed the field (58-59). What is the rule for in-text citations with three or more authors when the first author's name is provided in the prose?
a)
Include only the first author's last name and the page number in parentheses.
b)
Include the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' and the page number in parentheses.
c)
Include only the page number in parentheses.
d)
Include 'et al.' followed by the page number in parentheses.
44.
For one-page works in MLA 9, such as a work of art, no page number is required in the in-text citation. If the author's name is mentioned in the prose, no parenthetical citation is needed. For example, Barron's photograph captured the essence of the event. What is the rule for in-text citations for one-page works when the author's name is provided in the prose?
a)
Include the author's last name in parentheses.
b)
Include the page number in parentheses.
c)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
d)
Include the author's last name followed by a page number in parentheses.
45.
For a website with an author but no page numbers in MLA 9, include the author's last name in the in-text citation. If the author's name is mentioned in the prose, no parenthetical citation is needed. For example, According to Barron, the new policy will take effect immediately. What is the rule for in-text citations for a website with an author and no page numbers when the author's name is provided in the prose?
a)
Include the author's last name in parentheses.
b)
Include the phrase 'no page number' in parentheses.
c)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
d)
Include the author's last name followed by 'n.p.' in parentheses.
46.
When citing a work with no identifiable author or page numbers in MLA 9, use a shortened version of the title in the in-text citation. If the title is mentioned in the prose, no parenthetical citation is needed. For example, The report "Impact of Global Warming" provided comprehensive data. What is the rule for in-text citations for a work with no identifiable author or page numbers when the title is provided in the prose?
a)
Include the full title in parentheses.
b)
Include a shortened version of the title in parentheses.
c)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
d)
Include the phrase 'no author' in parentheses.
47.
For citing a YouTube video, Ted Talk, video lecture, or podcast in MLA 9, include the author's last name or the title of the video in the in-text citation. If the author's name or title is mentioned in the prose, only the relevant time stamp is needed in parentheses. For example, In her Ted Talk, Barron discussed the impact of social media on communication (00:12:15-00:12:35). What is the rule for in-text citations for a YouTube, Ted Talk, video lecture, or podcast when the author's name or title is provided in the prose?
a)
Include the author's last name and the time stamp in parentheses.
b)
Include only the time stamp in parentheses.
c)
Include the title and the time stamp in parentheses.
d)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
48.
When citing lines from a play in MLA 9, include the act, scene, and line numbers in the in-text citation. If this information is mentioned in the prose, no parenthetical citation is needed. For example, In act 3, scene 1, lines 15-17, the character reveals his true intentions. What is the rule for in-text citations for lines from a play when the act, scene, and line numbers are provided in the prose?
a)
Include the act, scene, and line numbers in parentheses.
b)
Include the page number in parentheses.
c)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
d)
Include the character's name in parentheses.
49.
For citing lines from a poem in MLA 9, include the line number(s) in the in-text citation. If the line numbers are mentioned in the prose, no parenthetical citation is needed. For example, In lines 13-15, the poet expresses a sense of loss. What is the rule for in-text citations for lines from a poem when the line numbers are provided in the prose?
a)
Include the line numbers in parentheses.
b)
Include the page number in parentheses.
c)
No parenthetical citation is needed.
d)
Include the poet's name in parentheses.
50.
MLA 9 guidelines for citing indirect sources (also known as a source quoted within another source) require acknowledging both the original and the secondary source in the text, but only the secondary source is listed in the Works Cited. For example, if you read a quote by Johnson in a book by Smith, how should you cite this in your text?
a)
(Johnson qtd. in Smith 102)
b)
(Smith 102)
c)
(Johnson in Smith 102)
d)
(Smith, quoting Johnson 102)
51.
When citing sources without pagination in digital formats, MLA 9 suggests using alternative locators such as paragraph numbers, chapter numbers, or other numbering systems provided by the source. If a digital article does not have page numbers but is divided into numbered paragraphs, how should you cite a fact from paragraph 4?
a)
(Author par. 4)
b)
(Author 4)
c)
(Author, para 4)
d)
(Author, paragraph 4)
52.
MLA 9 includes provisions for citing non-traditional media and online forums, where traditional publication information might not be available. When citing a post from an online forum, which element is not typically required in the in-text citation?
a)
Post title
b)
Author's screen name
c)
Date of post
d)
Time of post
53.
According to MLA 9 guidelines, punctuation marks such as periods, commas, and semicolons should appear after the parenthetical citation. For example, "Shiela provided a profound outlook on life" (Griffen 15). Where does the final period go in this evidence statement?
a)
Before the closing quotation marks.
b)
After the parenthetical citation.
c)
Before the opening parenthesis.
d)
Inside the parentheses.
54.
If an evidence statement ends with a question mark or exclamation point that is part of the quoted material, the punctuation remains within the quotation marks. The parenthetical citation follows, and then the sentence concludes with no additional punctuation after the parentheses. For example, "Can we truly understand the universe?" (Griffen 15). How is the final punctuation handled in this case?
a)
Place a period after the parenthetical citation.
b)
No additional punctuation after the parentheses.
c)
Place a period before the question mark.
d)
Repeat the question mark after the parentheses.
55.
When an evidence statement ends with a question mark or exclamation point that is not part of the quoted material, the punctuation appears after the parenthetical citation. For instance, How did Shiela describe her outlook on life (Griffen 15)? What is the rule for final punctuation here?
a)
Place the question mark before the closing quotation marks.
b)
Place the question mark after the parenthetical citation.
c)
Place the question mark inside the parentheses.
d)
No question mark is needed.
56.
For block quotations in MLA 9, which are longer than four lines of prose or three lines of verse, the parenthetical citation comes after the closing punctuation mark of the quote. For example: Griffen's analysis goes into great depth: "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality" (Griffen 15). Where does the parenthetical citation appear in a block quotation?
a)
Before the closing punctuation mark.
b)
After the closing punctuation mark.
c)
At the start of the block quotation.
d)
Inside the block quotation.
57.
If a sentence includes a quotation that ends with a question mark or exclamation point, and this punctuation is part of the quoted material, the question mark or exclamation point should be included within the quotation marks. The parenthetical citation follows, and the sentence ends without additional punctuation after the parentheses. For example, Shiela exclaimed, "Life is amazing!" (Griffen 15). How should the punctuation be formatted in this sentence?
a)
Add a period after the parenthetical citation.
b)
No additional punctuation after the parentheses.
c)
Place the exclamation point after the parenthetical citation.
d)
Include a comma before the opening quotation mark.
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