MLA Format
To Be or Not To Be
Writing
Vocabulary
Potpurri
100
MLA formatting requires what size margins?
1 inch
100
Replace the verb -to be in this sentence with a precise action verb. That food was good.
That food tastes good.
100
What kinds of words can a writer use to help organize the information for his/her reader? Words like: first, in addition, furthermore.
Transitions
100
Who was more likely to beguile the town? Abigail or Elizabeth Proctor?
Abigail
100
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
200
The font should be 12 pt. and the spacing should be
double
200
Replace the -to be verb with a precise verb. The theme park was fun.
The amusement park entertained me.
200
What is a thesis statement?
One or two sentences that outline the information you plan on covering in your text.
200
If Gillian was adamant about her version of the facts, was she wishy-washy or was she firm?
firm
200
Salt is made up of what elements?
sodium and chlorine
300
The heading includes what four items?
Author's name, Teacher's name, Course name, Date submitted
300
Replace the -to be verb with a more precise action verb. The monster was in the dark tunnel creeping.
The monster crept through the dark tunnel.
300
If at all possible you should avoid using the verb -to be. What 8 words are part of the verb -to be?
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
300
True or False: The United States Government is a theoracy.
False
300
What is the capital of New Mexico?
Santa Fe
400
To integrate a quote that is three lines long, what should the spacing be?
Since it is less than four lines long, it should be double spaced like the rest of the paper.
400
Replace the verb -to be with a more precise action verb. The boy was sad because his mother left.
The absence of his mother saddened the boy.
400
Name three parts of the writing process.
drafting, revising, publishing
400
Which place could be described as placid? a daycare center for toddlers or a mountaintop cabin overlooking a lake.
Mountaintop cabin.
400
What is the best selling album of all time?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
500
MLA's version of a bibliography is called?
Work Cited
500
Substitue the verb -to be for a more precise action word. She was by the corner.
She lingered by the corner.
500
If you use other people's words or ideas without citing them as sources, you're committing_____________?
Plagiarism
500
Give an example of when you might carry a talisman.
Anytime you would need good luck.
500
Who wrote Harry Potter?
JK Rowling
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