MLA Citation Quiz
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Evelyn Hayes
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is citing textual evidence important in writing?
To avoid using personal opinions
To support ideas and make them credible
To confuse the reader
To make the writing longer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in citing evidence using MLA format?
Using a footnote
Using a bibliography
Using a lead-in
Using a citation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a lead-in when citing a quote?
To replace the need for a citation
To summarize the entire article
To make the quote longer
To introduce the quote and provide context
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about lead-ins?
They should be avoided
They are optional in MLA format
They can be multiple sentences
They must be a single word
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are quotation marks essential in MLA citation?
They are optional in MLA format
They are used to highlight important text
They indicate the words are not your own
They make the text look neat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if you don't use quotation marks for a direct quote?
The quote becomes more impactful
The quote is considered plagiarized
The quote is automatically cited
The quote is ignored by the reader
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the citation be placed in a sentence?
After the punctuation
After the quote and before the punctuation
Before the quote
At the beginning of the paragraph
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