The correct answers are:
- The correct forms of the sentences in questions 1–3 based on the rules of MLA style for research papers and essays are:
1. The correct answer is option letter B (J.D. Salinger, author of The Catcher in the Rye died on January 27, 2010, at the age of 91.). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to cite the title of the source is after the author’s name and it should be listed in italics.
2. The correct answer is option letter A (Salinger spent most of his life away from the limelight, as he was deeply aware of the damaging effect of success and flattery on creativity (Walken 121).). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to paraphrase is to write information or ideas from a source and then include a full in-text citation with the author name and page number.
3. The correct answer is option letter B (The editor of the local newspaper described reading Salinger’s novels as “a deeply changing experience that made me feel more isolated and more connected at the same time” (“Reading Salinger” A3).). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to cite a newspaper is to put the article in quotation marks plus the page number. Moreover, if the author's name is not listed, begin the citation with the title of the article as in this case.
- The correct forms of the book citation in questions 4–6 based on the MLA style's formatting and punctuation rules are:
4. The correct answer is option letter A (McGowan, Shoshana. My Life in Dublin. Dublin: Courtney Press, 2006). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to cite a book with one author is to mention the Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book: Subtitle if Any. Edition if given and is not first edition, Publisher Name often shortened, Year of publication.
5. The correct answer is option letter B (Malone, Jackie, and Lewis Anderson. Catholics and Protestants. Belfast: University Press: 2010.). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to cite a book with two authors is to mention the Last Name, First Name of First Author, and First Name Last Name of Second Author.
6. The correct answer is option letter B (Chen, Laura. “Fossil Fuels.” Student Encyclopedia. 5th ed. 2001). According to the MLA, the citation style developed by the Modern Language Association, the correct way to cite an encyclopedia with a known author is to mention the Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Entry." Title of Encyclopedia or Dictionary, edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, Edition if given and not first edition, vol. Volume Number, Publisher Name, Date of Publication, pp. First Page - Last Page. Name of Database.
