5.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (1 point)

I'd like to go outside but I need to finish my homework first.
Since Bobby's birthday is in July he isn't able to celebrate with his classmates.
Even if I have to do it myself I will fix the gym's floor.
Marybeth and Wendy decided to be roommates because both of them are excessively neat.

6.
How does a bibliography differ from a works-cited page? (1 point)

A bibliography lists all of the sources quoted in the report.
A bibliography usually appears at the end of the report.
A bibliography lists all of the sources that were consulted for the report.
A bibliography lists sources in alphabetical order.

7.
According to the MLA style, which of the following citations is formatted correctly? (1 point)

Ramsey, A. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.
Alec Ramsey. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008. ed. Print.
Ramsey, Alec. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.
Alec Ramsey. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.

8.
In a research report, a good conclusion should not (1 point)

restate the thesis statement.
present a completely new idea.
include a witty quotation.
contain the author's opinions.

My answers:
5. Marybeth and Wendy decided to be roommates because both of them are excessively neat.
6. A bibliography lists all of the sources that were consulted for the report.
7. Ramsey, Alec. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.
8. present a completely new idea.

I don't know about 7, but the others are correct.

Okay, thank you!

You're welcome.

For #7 --

As long as The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is in italics, your choice is correct.

5. Correct answer: Marybeth and Wendy decided to be roommates because both of them are excessively neat.

To determine which sentence is punctuated correctly, we need to look at the use of punctuation marks. In this case, all the sentences use correct punctuation except for one.

- Option 1: "I'd like to go outside but I need to finish my homework first." This sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in "I'd" and a period at the end.
- Option 2: "Since Bobby's birthday is in July he isn't able to celebrate with his classmates." This sentence lacks a comma after "July," making it incorrectly punctuated.
- Option 3: "Even if I have to do it myself I will fix the gym's floor." This sentence correctly uses a comma after "myself" and a period at the end.
- Option 4: "Marybeth and Wendy decided to be roommates because both of them are excessively neat." This sentence correctly uses a comma before "because" and a period at the end.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

6. Correct answer: A bibliography lists all of the sources that were consulted for the report.

To differentiate between a bibliography and a works-cited page, we need to understand their purposes.
- A bibliography is a list of all the sources that were consulted or used in the research process, regardless of whether they were directly quoted or cited in the report. It includes sources that provided background information, inspiration, or additional context.
- A works-cited page, on the other hand, lists only the sources that were directly cited within the report or paper. It includes sources that were directly quoted, paraphrased, or referred to in the text.

Given this information, the correct answer is option 3: "A bibliography lists all of the sources that were consulted for the report."

7. Correct answer: Ramsey, Alec. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.

To determine the correct citation format according to MLA style, we need to consider the order and punctuation of the elements listed.

- Option 1: Ramsey, A. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.
- Option 2: Alec Ramsey. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008. ed. Print.
- Option 3: Ramsey, Alec. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.
- Option 4: Alec Ramsey. "Star Trek." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print.

In MLA style, the correct order for formatting the citation is as follows: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Work." Title of Source. Year of Publication ed. Medium of Publication.

Comparing the options, we can see that option 3, "Ramsey, Alec. 'Star Trek.' The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 2008 ed. Print," follows the correct MLA citation format.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

8. Correct answer: contain the author's opinions.

A good conclusion in a research report should summarize the key findings and main points of the report. It should also provide a sense of closure without introducing new information.

Let's analyze the given options:
- Option 1: Restating the thesis statement is appropriate as it reminds the reader of the main argument.
- Option 2: Presenting a completely new idea is incorrect because the conclusion should not introduce new information that was not discussed in the body of the report.
- Option 3: Including a witty quotation is unnecessary in a research report and may distract from the overall purpose of the conclusion.
- Option 4: The conclusion should focus on the objective findings and not contain the author's personal opinions.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4: "contain the author's opinions."