Business Quiz: MLA Format Letter And Report Assessment

22 Questions | By Athorne | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 289

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To check the student's knowledge about how to format an MLA report and a business letter

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1.

What information is contained in the header of an MLA report?
- A.
  
  Last name and page number
- B.
  
  Page number and last name
- C.
  
  Just page number
- D.
  
  Just page number
- E.
  
  First and last name and page number
2.

What is the proper line spacing for an MLA report?
- A.
  
  Single
- B.
  
  Single and one half
- C.
  
  Double
- D.
  
  Double and one half
3.

What is the correct order of items in an MLA heading?
- A.
  
  Student name, instructor, class, date
- B.
  
  Student name, instructor, date, class, assignment
- C.
  
  Student name, class, date, instructor, assignment
- D.
  
  Instructor, class, student, assignment with date
4.

How many lines are included in an MLA heading (where the page number goes)?
- A.
  
  A heading is only one line.
- B.
  
  A heading has four lines.
- C.
  
  A heading has three lines.
- D.
  
  A heading has two lines.
- E.
  
  A heading has five lines.
5.

Where is the MLA header/page number located?
- A.
  
  Top left corner of page
- B.
  
  Bottom left corner of page
- C.
  
  Bottom right corner of page
- D.
  
  Centered at the top of the page
- E.
  
  Top right corner of page
6.

Which one are the correct page margins in an MLA report?
- A.
  
  Top: 1”, Bottom: 1”, Left: 0.5”, Right: 0.5”
- B.
  
  Top: 0.5”, Bottom: 0.5”, Left: 0.5”, Right: 0.5”
- C.
  
  Top: 1”, Bottom: 1”, Left: 1”, Right: 1”
- D.
  
  Top: 1”, Bottom: 1”, Left: 2”, Right: 2”
- E.
  
  Top: 0.5”, Bottom: 0.5”, Left: 1”, Right: 1”
7.

In an MLA report you must indent the first line of each paragraph.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

What is the process to insert your header/page number in your report?
- A.
  
  Insert, header
- B.
  
  Insert, footer
- C.
  
  Format, page number
- D.
  
  Insert, page number
9.

In a report, your title should be right aligned on the page.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

In a letter, the punctuation that follows the greeting is:
- A.
  
  Comma
- B.
  
  Colon
- C.
  
  Semi-colon
11.

In a letter, how many times do you enter between the inside address and the greeting?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
12.

How many times should you enter between paragraphs in a letter?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
13.

In a letter, the return address represents_________________________________.
- A.
  
  The person mailing the letter
- B.
  
  The person who is receiving the letter
- C.
  
  The person who is writing the letter
14.

The spacing after the date is_________________________________.
- A.
  
  Single
- B.
  
  Double
- C.
  
  Quadruple
15.

When typing a block style business letter, the block style means__________________________.
- A.
  
  All parts of the letter, except the return address are typed at the left margin.
- B.
  
  All parts of the letter, except the salutation, are typed at the left margin.
- C.
  
  All parts of the letter should be typed at the left margin.
16.

An example of a greeting is?
- A.
  
  Dear Mr. Smith
- B.
  
  How are you?
- C.
  
  Dear Bobby Smith
- D.
  
  Sincerely
- E.
  
  Dear Mr. Smith:
17.

The margins for a business letter should be set to:
- A.
  
  1.5" on top and 1" on sides
- B.
  
  1" 1" on all sides
- C.
  
  2" on top and 1" on sides
18.

The part of the business letter that follows the date is_________________________________.
- A.
  
  Inside address
- B.
  
  Return address
- C.
  
  Salutation
19.

The farewell or goodbye part of the business letter is known as the:
- A.
  
  Closing
- B.
  
  Ending
- C.
  
  Salutation
20.

The address of the person receiving the letter is called the:
- A.
  
  Mailing address
- B.
  
  Inside address
- C.
  
  Return address
21.

Dear Mr. Smith is commonly referred to as _______________________________ in business classes:
- A.
  
  Greeting
- B.
  
  Heading
- C.
  
  Closing