Manuscript Form and Complete Sentences

When the first letters of words are used to create another word which refers to an idea or organization (example: NCAA), this is an __________________.

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Acronym

• Abbreviation

MLA is an acronym that stands for ______. This is the association that sets the style for writing in many English classes.

• Modern Language Academics

• Modern Language Affiliation

• Modern Language Association

• Many Language Abilities

PLACE A CHECK BY THE WORD GROUP(S) THAT FORM COMPLETE SENTENCES. There may be more than one correct answer.

• Before I completed.

• Before I completed the project.

• Before I completed the project, I took a break so that I could see my errors.

• I completed the project, and then I took a break so that I could see my errors.

Documents written using MLA style always are ...

• Single spaced

• Double spaced

• Spacing depends on the type of writing (i.e., quotation or writer's words)

• The heading is single spaced; the body is double-spaced.

Place a check by the statements that are true of a complete sentence. (More than one answer may apply.)

• Begins with a capital letter.

• Has correct end punctuation.

• Has both a subject and a verb, although one may be understood.

• Expresses a complete thought.

When using MLA form, the writer indicates new paragraphs by using a/an ________________ which is created by using the "Tab" key on the keyboard.

• extra space between paragraphs

• a 10-space indent

• a 5-space indent

• by making the first three to four words bold print

Place a check beside the complete sentences. (You may mark more than one.)

• Laughter is often a stress reliever.

• Please stop.

• Later.

• In the morning.

Place a check mark beside the complete sentences.

• Because John has to go to work.

• Since Sally is at the grocery.

• Mr. Hadley is the principal.

• Dr. Dutcher assistant principal.

Which shows the correct date for the heading in MLA style?

• 13/1/2021

• Jan. 13, 2021

• 13 Jan. 2021

• 13 January 2021

A subordinate (or dependent) clause fragment is a common sentence error. Place a check by the subordinate clause fragments below. There may be more than one.

• Because it is raining.

• The sun came out shorting after it stopped raining.

• The crows are cawing in the distance.

• Since I have cooked supper.