The trivia quiz below is designed to test you on the MLA format for essays and research papers. Every student needs to follow the laid down guidelines of writing an essay to come up with the desired paper. How about you take up the quiz and see if your paper is ready to be handed in and you have followed the proper guidelines.
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A few of
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Janet Balderson enjoys playing golf, driving fast cars, and drinking expensive wines.
Janet Balderson enjoys playing, golf driving, fast cars and drinking expensive wines.
Janet Balderson enjoys, playing golf driving fast cars and drinking expensive wines.
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow and pale green
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow and, pale green
Samantha's favorite colors are pink, yellow, and pale green
I would like a car a boat, and, a motorcycle.
I would like a car a boat, and a motorcycle.
I would like a car, a boat, and a motorcycle.
The girls found sand, in their shoes, in their bags and in their hair.
The girls found sand in their shoes in their bags, and in their hair.
The girls found sand in their shoes, in their bags, and in their hair.
This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed, my teeth, and ate breakfast.
This morning I woke up got dressed brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
Use commas to separate three, or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Use commas, to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting, spectators, and police.
The street was filled with angry protesters shouting spectators, and police.
The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police.
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False
A piece of evidence in your paper
The main argument you are putting forth
A topic you are writing about
True
False
True
False
True
False
In the introduction
In the conclusion
Anywhere on the first page
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Give away your ending.
Reveal your opinion.
Be simple statements of fact.
[None of the above]
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True
False
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"I believe public schools should be allowed to offer optional prayer services."
"Public schools should be allowed to offer optional prayer services because such activities would not violate the First Amendment and would encourage moral development."
"Prayer in public schools is a hotly contested issue in the U.S. as it involves the First Amendment."
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"The book _Twilight_ encourages girls to regard as romantic behaviors better described as abusive."
"_Twilight_ is not a modern American classic."
"_Twilight_ could be taught in high school English classes because it is a long book with several conflicts."
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"For instance, printing drivers' manuals in languages other than English wastes taxpayers' money."
"While the U.S. does not have an official language, many other nations have established such policies."
"The U.S. should not establish an official language because such policies create unnecessary social divisions and perpetuate racism and xenophobia."
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"What is the best vacation destination for families?"
"Why has Florida recently become a more popular vacation destination for North Carolina families?"
"What was the most popular vacation destination in Florida last year?"
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"Why does _To Kill a Mockingbird_ take place in the South?"
"Who is the most important character in _To Kill a Mockingbird_?"
"What does _To Kill a Mockingbird_ say about legal and moral concepts of justice?"
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Because music helps students in many ways, the government should approve funding for it in public schools.
Music helps students to improve themselves creatively, intellectually, and socially; therefore, the government should fund music programs in public schools.
Music class is fun and offers a creative outlet.
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Cats are playful, cute, and furry.
I prefer cats because they clean themselves and use a litter box.
Because cats are more independent than dogs, they are the best choice for people who lead busy lives.
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Theme park rides make many people sick, so camping is the better choice.
While theme parks are loud and crowded, spending time together in a natural setting can bring families closer together, provide a relaxing atmosphere, and promote an appreciation of the environment.
Disney may be a fantastic place to visit because it has rides, food, and entertainment, but the woods can be fun, too.
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People with good chess skills make good class presidents
Chad has good chess skills
Chess skills should be required for anyone who runs for class president
Chad will make a good class president
Chess skills should be required for anyone who runs for class president
People with good chess skills make good class presidents
Chad has good chess skills
Chad will make a good class president
After hope
After John
After read
After both hope and John
You dont need one
"Al Capone." The History Files. Chicago Hist. Soc., 1999. Web. 9 Oct. 2002.
Anonymous. "Al Capone." The History Files. Chicago Hist. Soc., 1999. Web. 9 Oct. 2002.
Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston:Bedford, 2003. Print.
Roark, James L. The American Promise: A History of the United States. 2nd compact ed. Boston:Bedford, 2003. Print.
Biskind, Peter. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls. Simon: New York, 1998.
Biskind, Peter. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls. New York: Simon, 1998. Print.
Millman, Joyce. "Sympathy for the (Jersey) Devil." Salon.com. 27 Feb. 2001. Web. 1 Oct. 2002.
Millman, Joyce. "Sympathy for the (Jersey) Devil." Salon.com. Salon Media Group, 27 Feb. 2001. Web. 1 Oct. 2002.
Agins, Terri, and Joe Flint. Wall Street Journal. "Mobster Chic: It's Menswear a la 'Sopranos'" 10 Mar. 2003: B1. Print.
Agins, Teri, and Joe Flint. "Mobster Chic: It's Menswear a la 'Sopranos.'" Wall Street Journal. 10 Mar. 2003: B1. Print.
John was really embarassed last night; he forgot he had a date
John; was really embarassed last night, he forgot he had a date.
John was; really embarassed last night he forgot he had a date.
John was really embarassed last night he forgot he had a date.
True
False
After a phrase.
After a dependant clause.
After an independant clause.
After donalds mom.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument
Not an Argument
An Argument.
Not an Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
An Argument.
Not An Argument.
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