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MLA, semicolons, parallel structure, run-ons, colons

Quiz by Megan Werland

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  • Q1
    Which is the correct way to write the title Into the Wild?
    use quotation marks
    use quotation marks and italicize it
    italicize it
    30s
  • Q2
    Which example uses the period correctly?
    Chris writes a long letter to Franz, stating, “You are still going to live a long time, Ron.” (Krakauer 57)
    Chris writes a long letter to Franz, stating, “You are still going to live a long time, Ron” (Krakauer 57).
    Chris writes a long letter to Franz, stating, “You are still going to live a long time, Ron.” (Krakauer 57).
    30s
  • Q3
    Does this sentence have correct parallel structure? He came, he saw, and he conquered.
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q4
    Does this sentence have correct parallel structure? His favorite foods are chocolate, chips, and soft drinks.
    no
    yes
    30s
  • Q5
    Does this sentence have correct parallel structure? Ellen likes to do the following: hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps.
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q6
    Does this sentence have correct parallel structure? The present government has ruined the economy; it has ruined the education system; and it has ruined the health system of our country
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q7
    Run on or not? It's an unusual water ski, no one knows much about it
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q8
    Run on or not? Even though she has four degrees, she can’t find a job.
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q9
    Run on or not? I can’t wait to graduate, it is going to be so fun!
    yes
    no
    30s
  • Q10
    The sentence below has a semicolon. Should it be a comma or a semicolon? Tackling a job like cleaning your closet requires at least a few hours; I wouldn’t attempt it if you only have 15 minutes.
    semicolon
    comma
    30s
  • Q11
    Krakauer claims that Chris "was a high achiever in almost everything that caught his fancy" (______) What is the correct way to cite this quote with this lead in?
    Krakauer claims that Chris "was a high achiever in almost everything that caught his fancy" (Krakauer, 109).
    Krakauer claims that Chris "was a high achiever in almost everything that caught his fancy" (109).
    Krakauer claims that Chris "was a high achiever in almost everything that caught his fancy" (Krakauer, p. 109).
    Krakauer claims that Chris "was a high achiever in almost everything that caught his fancy" (Krakauer 109).
    30s

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