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MLA Citation Style Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What font size does MLA recommend for papers?

a)

12-point

b)

14-point

c)

11-point

d)

10-point

2.

What type of spacing should be used throughout an MLA paper?

a)

Triple-spacing

b)

Double-spacing

c)

1.5-spacing

d)

Single-spacing

3.

How should the first line of each paragraph be indented in MLA format?

a)

One inch

b)

Half an inch

c)

Three-quarters of an inch

d)

No indentation

4.

What should be included in the upper right-hand corner of each page?

a)

Title of the paper

b)

Your name only

c)

Page numbers only

d)

Your last name and page numbers

5.

How should the title of an MLA paper be formatted?

a)

Centered without italics or bold

b)

Italicized and left-aligned

c)

Underlined and right-aligned

d)

Bold and centered

6.

What is the recommended margin size for an MLA paper?

a)

2 inches

b)

1.5 inches

c)

1 inch

d)

0.5 inches

7.

What should you do if your paper includes quotes longer than 4 lines?

a)

Use a block quote format

b)

Italicize them

c)

Summarize them

d)

Include them in the Works Cited

8.

What is the first level of heading in an MLA paper?

a)

Heading Level 2

b)

Subheading

c)

Heading Level 1

d)

Heading Level 3

9.

How should headings be styled in an MLA paper?

a)

Underlined

b)

Italicized only

c)

Bold and larger font

d)

All capital letters

10.

What should be done if a heading level has only one instance?

a)

It is acceptable

b)

Add another heading of the same level

c)

Remove the heading

d)

Change the heading level

11.

What is the recommended font type for MLA papers?

a)

Arial

b)

Times New Roman

c)

Courier New

d)

Verdana

12.

What should be included on a title page for a group project?

a)

The course number only

b)

Only the professor's name

c)

Each student's name on separate lines

d)

Only the title of the paper

13.

What is the purpose of using headings in longer research papers?

a)

To organize sections of the paper

b)

To fill space

c)

To confuse the reader

d)

To make the paper look longer

14.

What should you do if your instructor prefers no page number on the first page?

a)

Start numbering from 1

b)

Include page numbers on all pages

c)

Begin numbering from 2 on the second page

d)

Remove page numbers entirely

15.

Which of the following is the correct way to cite an online article in MLA format?

a)

Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

b)

Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Article. Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

c)

Author's First Name, Last Name. "Title of Article." Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

d)

Title of Article. Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.

16.

What information is included in a full citation for a book in MLA format?

a)

Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and edition

b)

Author's name, title of the book, publisher, publication year, and medium of publication

c)

Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and page numbers

d)

Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and medium of publication

17.

What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?

a)

To provide a summary of the main points in the research paper or essay.

b)

To give credit to the sources of information used in a research paper or essay.

c)

To confuse the reader by including irrelevant sources in the research paper or essay.

d)

To add unnecessary information to the research paper or essay.

18.

What is the purpose of the Works Cited page in MLA format?

a)

To provide a list of sources used in a research paper or project.

b)

To provide a list of sources used in a personal diary.

c)

To showcase the author's favorite books and articles.

d)

To list the sources that were not used in the research paper or project.

19.

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a website in MLA format?

a)

Last name, First name. Title of Page/Article. Title of Website, Publication Date, URL

b)

Last name, First name. "Title of Page/Article." Title of Website, Publication Date, URL

c)

First name, Last name. "Title of Page/Article." Title of Website, Publication Date, URL

d)

Title of Page/Article. Last name, First name. Title of Website, Publication Date, URL

20.

What is the role of transitions in essay writing?

a)

To introduce new topics

b)

To connect ideas smoothly

c)

To conclude arguments

d)

To list references