WorksheetsMLA Citation Style Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What font size does MLA recommend for papers?
12-point
14-point
11-point
10-point
What type of spacing should be used throughout an MLA paper?
Triple-spacing
Double-spacing
1.5-spacing
Single-spacing
How should the first line of each paragraph be indented in MLA format?
One inch
Half an inch
Three-quarters of an inch
No indentation
What should be included in the upper right-hand corner of each page?
Title of the paper
Your name only
Page numbers only
Your last name and page numbers
How should the title of an MLA paper be formatted?
Centered without italics or bold
Italicized and left-aligned
Underlined and right-aligned
Bold and centered
What is the recommended margin size for an MLA paper?
2 inches
1.5 inches
1 inch
0.5 inches
What should you do if your paper includes quotes longer than 4 lines?
Use a block quote format
Italicize them
Summarize them
Include them in the Works Cited
What is the first level of heading in an MLA paper?
Heading Level 2
Subheading
Heading Level 1
Heading Level 3
How should headings be styled in an MLA paper?
Underlined
Italicized only
Bold and larger font
All capital letters
What should be done if a heading level has only one instance?
It is acceptable
Add another heading of the same level
Remove the heading
Change the heading level
What is the recommended font type for MLA papers?
Arial
Times New Roman
Courier New
Verdana
What should be included on a title page for a group project?
The course number only
Only the professor's name
Each student's name on separate lines
Only the title of the paper
What is the purpose of using headings in longer research papers?
To organize sections of the paper
To fill space
To confuse the reader
To make the paper look longer
What should you do if your instructor prefers no page number on the first page?
Start numbering from 1
Include page numbers on all pages
Begin numbering from 2 on the second page
Remove page numbers entirely
Which of the following is the correct way to cite an online article in MLA format?
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Article. Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Author's First Name, Last Name. "Title of Article." Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Title of Article. Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Website, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
What information is included in a full citation for a book in MLA format?
Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and edition
Author's name, title of the book, publisher, publication year, and medium of publication
Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and page numbers
Author's name, title of the book, publication year, and medium of publication
What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?
To provide a summary of the main points in the research paper or essay.
To give credit to the sources of information used in a research paper or essay.
To confuse the reader by including irrelevant sources in the research paper or essay.
To add unnecessary information to the research paper or essay.
What is the purpose of the Works Cited page in MLA format?
To provide a list of sources used in a research paper or project.
To provide a list of sources used in a personal diary.
To showcase the author's favorite books and articles.
To list the sources that were not used in the research paper or project.
Which of the following is the correct way to cite a website in MLA format?
Last name, First name. Title of Page/Article. Title of Website, Publication Date, URL
Last name, First name. "Title of Page/Article." Title of Website, Publication Date, URL
First name, Last name. "Title of Page/Article." Title of Website, Publication Date, URL
Title of Page/Article. Last name, First name. Title of Website, Publication Date, URL
What is the role of transitions in essay writing?
To introduce new topics
To connect ideas smoothly
To conclude arguments
To list references
