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LSAT English Quiz on Citing Sources in Nonfiction, created by Tracy Rains on 08/22/2017.

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Citing Sources in Nonfiction

Citing Sources in Nonfiction

Question 1 of 6

1

A direct quote shows the reader exactly what the original source said or wrote.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

2

When a writer paraphrases a source, he or she is…

Select one of the following:

  • Writing exactly what was said or written

  • Writing a much shorter version of the original thought

  • Guessing at what the writer meant

  • Writing a similar version of the original thought with different words

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

2

A works cited page is a collection of _____________ a writer has _____________ in an academic paper.

Select one of the following:

  • Sources, cited

  • Ideas, gathered

  • Facts, used

  • Names, listed

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

1

A mixed quote includes words from the original source and words from the author writing the paper.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

2

To _________________ means to capture the main ideas of a piece of writing (or a speech) but on a much broader level.

Select one of the following:

  • Paraphrase

  • Summarize

  • Plagiarize

  • familiarize

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

2

An indirect quote should not be used in an academic paper because it isn’t as strong as a direct quote.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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