Vocab
Definition of the word: Virile
Having attractive male qualities
She had already/all ready finished her homework, so she was ready for the test.
Already
In what order should sources be listed in a Works Cited page?
Alphabetical order by the first major word (ignoring "the," "an," or "a").
Is a comma needed? The weather was getting worse so we decided to leave early.
The weather was getting worse, so we decided to leave early.
Apostrophes? The teacher collected the students assignments before the test.
The teacher collected the students' assignments before the test.
Definition of the word: Congenial
Agreeable or pleasent in character
You're/your responsible for your own success—no one else can do it for you.
You're
What spacing is required for an MLA Works Cited page?
Double spacing with no extra spaces between sources.
Is a comma needed? After the meeting we went out for lunch.
After the meeting, we went out for lunch.
Apostrophes? James phone was left on the counter.
James's phone was left on the counter.
Definition of the word: Pseudonym
A false name used by an author
He walked past/passed the store where he had passed his first job interview.
Past
What should be centered at the top of an MLA Works Cited page?
The title "Works Cited" should be centered.
Are commas needed? My brother who lives in New York is coming to visit next week.
My brother, who lives in New York, is coming to visit next week.
Apostrophes? The dogs tail wagged excitedly when he saw his owner.
The dog's tail wagged excitedly when he saw his owner.
The paying back of one injury or bad deed with another
The team couldn’t decide whose/who’s strategy was best, but who's leading the discussion made a big difference.
Whose
What should you do if a source has no author?
Start with the title of the article or web page instead.
Is a comma needed? She wanted to go swimming but the pool was closed.
She wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.
Apostrophe? Sarah and Emily's project was selected for the science fair.
No change needed!
Definition of the word: Rapport
A personal connection or close relationship
The new law will affect/effect small businesses, but the long-term effect might be positive.
Affect
How should the second line and beyond of each source be formatted in a Works Cited page?
Indent using a hanging indent: hit "Enter/Return," then tab over.
Are commas needed? I bought apples oranges and bananas at the store.
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.
Apostrophes? The two writers novels were both bestsellers.
The two writers' novels were both bestsellers.