ENG 101 EXAM REVIEW 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

ENG 101 EXAM REVIEW 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Answer:
All the above:
- Directly quoting but not using an in-text citation and works cited entry.
- Summarizing but not using an in-text citation or works cited entry.
- Paraphrasing but not using an in-text citation or works cited entry.

Question:
2. What are the basic elements required for an MLA in-text citation?
Answer:
Authors last name and page number

Question:
3. Which is the correct MLA in-text citation for a quote from a source written by James Smith and found
on page 42?
Answer:
(Smith 42).

Question:
4. Which of the following correctly incorporates a quote in MLA style?
Answer:
According to Smith, "Learning MLA documentation is fun!" (42).

Question:
5. What should be in the signal phrase or in-text citation when quoting or paraphrasing from a source with
no human author?
Answer:
The title of the source

Question:
6. An appropriate thesis statement must....
Answer:
All the above:
- Be a complete sentence
- Be arguable (not just a statement of fact)
- Be the overarching (main or major) idea that guides your essay.

Question:
7. Which of the following is the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay?