WorksheetsBenchmark #3: The Return of the Doom
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
The MLA must be spaced ________ throughout.
Alone
1.5
1.15
Double
At the beginning of a paragraph you
Press the spacebar 5 times
Press tab 2 times
Press tab once
Do nothing
In which font should all MLA papers be written?
Comic Sans
Times New Roman
Georgia
Any font is fine
What font size should be used?
10
11
12
18
What is the correct order for the header of your work?
Your name, teacher's name, class, date
Your name, date, class, teacher's name
Your name, date, teacher, class
Title, your name, date, teacher
What is the purpose of the MLA format?
To torture high school students with a random, meaningless set of rules created by teachers for their own morbid entertainment, and to create easier ways for teachers to damage students' grades for their own sick pleasure.
To make papers more standardized and easier to read.
What size should the margins on your paper be?
1/2 inch
1 inch
2 inches
Any size you choose
Which of these formatting techniques is okay to apply to your title?
Bold
Italic
Underline
All Caps
None of the above
A list of works that you referenced in the body of your work is called __________.
Final page
Title page
Footer
Works cited page
What font do you use for essays and papers in MLA format?
Calibri
Bondi
Stencil
Arial
How much extra space should you have between paragraphs?
None!
1 line
2 lines
1.5 lines
Where is the title positioned?
center
left end
right end
indented to the right
Which title is written correctly?
Omen: Good omens or bad?
Omen: Good omens or bad?
Omen: Good omens or bad?
Omen: Good omens or bad?
How is the date written in MLA format?
8/22/18
August 22, 2018
August 22 2018
22, August, 2018
Never forget to _________ your proper names correctly.
Underline
Capitalize
Italicize
Bold
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Johnny likes strawberries; although, Susie likes grapes.
Although Johnny likes strawberries, Susie likes grapes.
Johnny likes strawberries, although, Susie likes grapes.
Johnny likes strawberries although, Susie likes grapes.
Kip met his girlfriend on the Internet her name is LaFawnduh.
When Kip and LaFawnduh get married; Kip sings her a song about how much he loves technology.
Kip's family is very excited for the wedding, however, LaFawnduh's family doesn't seem thrilled.
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
He said that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late.
that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late
for you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late
that he would meet you at the podiatrist and that for you not to be late
to meet at the podiatrist and not be late
We were surprised when Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft and that he began to use casual swear words in his lectures in AP US History.
I’m working on a presentation on the varied use of Silly Putty for Cantrell’s class and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem.
What easy classes you take your senior year and the way you waste your education are of no concern to me.
Mrs. Shockey’s lecture on stoichiometry was uninspired yet vexing.
Mrs. Dougherty liked to keep her weekend plans simple: to take a warm bubble bath, exfoliate her tender skin, and sip mint juleps on her veranda with the girls from her quilting circle.
The unpopular teen, socially awkward and having no date for the Prom, escorted an elderly woman from church to the formal dance and shocked everyone with their amazing yet slightly inappropriate dancing.
The unpopular teen, socially awkward and having no date for the Prom, escorted an elderly woman from church to the formal dance and shocked everyone with their amazing yet slightly inappropriate dancing.
The value of your leadership skills and community service is more important to your college application than your GPA’s value.
By the end of the semester, many of her students considered Ms. Mills to be heartless, misanthropic, and one of the least competent teachers they had ever had.
Which example shows correct parallel structure?
Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.
Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.
Read this sentence.
Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
How is this sentence correctly written?
as it is
To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.
There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.
to working hard
work hard
no change
worked hard
Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.
Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.
learning
to learning
learned
no change
Neither _______ nor the ineffective air conditioner rattling in the window will deter Tiffany from loving the freedom of her first apartment.
when the inconsiderate neighbors played loud music
the inconsiderate neighbors playing loud music
playing loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors
having played loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors
We looked everywhere for the car keys--under the sofa cushions, _______, and on the counters and tabletops. All along, Andrew had them in the front pocket of his jeans!
our search included the trash can
searching for them in the trash can
in the trash can
we searched for them in the trash can
When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.
was leaping like a fish on the line
he was leaping like a fish on a line
leaped like a fish on a line
decided to leap like a fish on a line
You're still going, you're still growing, you are still going strong? Who said this
Lydon Johnson
Stand and Fight
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.
After supplies
After will
After glue
Afer paste
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Senator Gary Hawkins said the following “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.”
After Senator
After Hawkins
After following
After cutbacks
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
This announcement came over the loud speaker “All new students, exchange students, and visitors should report to the office.”
After speaker
After announcement
After report
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
The bill had several errors on it the price of the soda, the amount of tax, and quantity of bottles.
After bill
After quantity
After errors
After it
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic.
After described
After hostile
After words
After erratic
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
The following events will be canceled 10,000 meter run, 5,000 meter run, and 3,000 meter steeplechase.
After following
After canceled
After events
After 5,000
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Please pick up these items a gallon of milk, a laptop, and a blowtorch.
After pick
After laptop
After gallon
After items
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Her reply rose above all others in the crowded courtroom "Guilty!"
After rose
After others
After Guilty
After courtroom
Please select all the correct sentences.
Roberto and Claudia looked at the fountain and: shrieked, "Finally, we are here!"
Sarah yelled ferociously: "I love unicorns!"
Tremaine only had one thing to say: "Awesome."
My brother once: said "I love math."
Please select all the correct sentences.
Somebody: will need to buy all the supplies parachutes helmets and nylon cords.
You should really: get the following nails, hammers, and screws.
Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased five: cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew.
I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores: wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees.
