MLA Citations Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of MLA Format Rules

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Questions and Answers

When was the latest edition of MLA released?

Mid 1900s

Late 1800s

Early 2000s

April 2021 (correct)

What was the primary reason for creating the MLA format?

To standardize paper formatting

To promote literature and language academics

To preserve classical languages

To encourage the learning of modern languages (correct)

What does MLA stand for?

Modern Learning Association

Modern Literature Association

Modern Linguistics Association

Modern Language Association (correct)

What is the purpose of MLA formatting style?

To write papers and assignments uniformly Signup and view all the answers

How many editions has MLA undergone since its creation?

9 Signup and view all the answers

In what order should the references be arranged on the Works Cited page?

Alphabetical order by the surname of the first author Signup and view all the answers

What punctuation is used to separate the title of a journal or article from the volume and page numbers?

Colon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a book reference on the Works Cited page?

URL Signup and view all the answers

What information follows the title of a journal or article in a reference on the Works Cited page?

Year of publication Signup and view all the answers

How are references formatted on the Works Cited page?

Double-spaced Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended font size for the title page in MLA format?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Where should the page number and the last name/surname of the student be placed in an MLA paper?

Top-right corner Signup and view all the answers

How should short quotations be formatted in MLA?

Enclosed with double quotation marks Signup and view all the answers

When should in-text citations be placed in an MLA paper?

Preferably in the body paragraphs Signup and view all the answers

What should be included at the top of the works cited page in MLA format?

Title 'Works Cited' Signup and view all the answers

What font should be used for MLA formatting?

Times New Roman or Arial Signup and view all the answers

Where should the page number be placed in a document following MLA formatting?

Top-right corner Signup and view all the answers

How should long quotes be formatted in MLA?

As a block of indented lines with author's last name and page number at the end Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended spacing for MLA formatted documents?

Double-spaced Signup and view all the answers

How should the writer's details be presented on the title page in MLA formatting?

Centered, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

MLA Formatting Rules and Guidelines

Paper size: 5 x 11-inch with 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, one-half inch indentation, and double-spaced
Margins: set to one inch on all sides for hard copy assignments
Binding: staples and paper binders at the top-left corner for hard copy assignments
Instructor's preferences: inquire about the preferred way of writing and using MLA
Title page: includes writer's details, addressed to, date, and title, centered, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, no page number
Headings: provide basis for subsequent headers and sections, formatting for levels 1-4
Header and page number: every page requires a page number on the top-right with the student's last name/surname
In-text citations: use author's last name and page number in parentheses, or use full names in a sentence with page number in parenthesis/brackets
Quotations: short quotes in double quotation marks with author's last name and page number, long quotes as a block of indented lines with author's last name and page number at the end
Use quotes sparingly and paraphrase content when possible
Paraphrasing: use another person's work in different words, cite with author's last name and page number
Works Cited Page: appears as the last section in a separate page, listing the bibliography information of sources used

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Test your knowledge of MLA formatting rules and guidelines with this quiz. From paper size and font requirements to in-text citations and works cited pages, this quiz covers all the essential elements of formatting your academic papers in MLA style.