Quiz MLA In-text Citation Quiz

A  Richtel observes, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (25).

B  Surprisingly, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (A Deadly Wandering 25).

C  Richtel observes, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (p. 25).

D  Surprisingly, “Not a single state at that time banned texting and driving” (Richtel p. 25).

A  To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”).

B  To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (“From Juvenile Delinquency to Young Adult Offending”)

C  The website gov claims, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.”

D  To illustrate, “Studies agree that 40 to 60 percent of juvenile delinquents stop offending by early adulthood.” (gov)

A  The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (“Sentencing Juveniles as Adults is not Always the Best Policy”).

B  The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent. (Petit) ”

C  The article claims that “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (Sentencing Juveniles as Adults is not Always the Best Policy).

D  The article claims, “Incarcerating nonviolent juveniles in adult facilities does not increase individual accountability nor act as a deterrent” (Petit).

A  Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (pp. 383-384).

B  Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed.” (383-384)

C  Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (Richtel 383-384).

D  Matt Richtel reports, “A neurosurgeon in Denver was accused of making personal calls during surgery and, owing to distraction, left the patient partially paralyzed” (383-384).

A  The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey, 127).

B  The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey 127).

C  The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen (Hennessey 127).”

D  The author explains, “Record deals were usually negotiated by elite businessmen” (Hennessey p. 127).

A  The abbreviation “et al” is used when there are three or more authors.

B  In-text citations must always contain page numbers.

C  An in-text citation must match the first word(s) of the works-cited entry for that source.

D  In-text citations give credibility and evidence in student writing.

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  True

B  False

A  direct quote

B  summary

C  paraphrase

D  all of these