MLA Formatting
What is the first thing you should do before writing ANYTHING in your essay document?
Change your font to Times New Roman, size 12, and double spaced!
What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?
Quote uses exact wording from outside source, paraphrase puts information into your own words
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence with a subject and a predicate (ie. a complete sentence)
The girl ran to the store.
What is an infinitive?
A verb that uses "to" and the base form of the word.
Ex. to run, to hide, to fight
What is the country Ms. Sust cannot stop talking about?
The Czech Republic
What should you put in your header at the top of your paper, in order?
Your Name
Teacher Name
Class Name
Due Date
Give examples of two different types of lead-ins.
Acceptable answers include:
-According to the text, [author name] says, "...
-In their article, [author name] states, "...
-In the article [article title], [author name] explains...
What is a compound sentence?
The girl ran to the store, and she bought some oranges.
What is a present participle?
A verb that ends in -ing.
Where is Ms. Sust from?
St. Louis, Missouri
What should you title the page at the end of your essay with your list of sources?
Works Cited
What language/word should you avoid using in an informative essay?
Using "I" or giving your opinion (I think, I feel, I believe, etc.)
What is a main clause in a sentence?
When she ran to the store, she did not stop.
What is an example of an infinitive phrase?
Ms. Sust will decide if your answer is worthy! Mwahahah!
What did Ms. Sust study in college?
Theatre/Acting (minored in English)
True or False: You should always add an extra space between your paragraphs.
FALSE.
PLEASE STOP DOING THIS. I AM BEGGING YOU.
"I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam I am" (Seuss 5).
What is the type of citation called used in this quote?
Ending Citation
What is a subordinate clause?
A phrase that has a subject and predicate but does not express a complete thought.
When she ran to the store...
What is a participial phrase?
A phrase that includes a participle.
Example: Bicycling to the beach, he beat his sister on her longboard.
When did Ms. Sust write her famous poem "Fred the Mongoose?"
7th grade
What is the indentation called that you should use for your works cited page?
Paraphrase this quote.
"Most species of mongoose are found in Africa, but some also live in southern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, according to National Geographic. Some species of mongoose have been introduced into other areas of the world, such as Caribbean and Hawaiian islands" (Bradford).
Ms. Sust will decide whether your paraphrase is worthy! Mwahahaha!
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that has one main clause and one subordinate clause.
When she ran to the store, it was nearly midday.
Which is an example of a gerund?
A. Baking is a leisurely activity.
B. She was baking for many hours.
C. Her baking skills were unmatched.
A. Baking is a leisurely activity.
It is a gerund because baking is being used as a noun!
What is the accent above the S in Ms. Sust's name called?
A hacek (pronounced ha-check)