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UGC NET English Morning Shift Aug 2024: Solved Research Questions

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Q.86 How are the words from a language other than English written in a research paper?

1) Bold letters
2) In Italics
3) Underlined
4) Capital Letters
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Correct Answer: 2 (In Italics)

Explanation: In academic writing, words or phrases from a language other than English are typically written in italics to distinguish them from the main body of the text. This signals to the reader that the term is foreign or specialized. This convention is standard across major style guides like MLA, APA, and Chicago.

Examples:

  • The concept of dharma is central to Indian philosophy.
  • The French word déjà vu has no exact English equivalent.

Q.87 While documenting, when is a block quotation used in prose?

1) If a quotation runs in more than four lines.
2) If a quotation runs in more than five lines.
3) If a quotation runs in more than three lines.
4) If a quotation runs in more than two lines.
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Correct Answer: 1 (If a quotation runs in more than four lines)

Explanation: In academic writing (specifically MLA), a block quotation is required when prose exceeds four lines. For poetry, it is used if the quote exceeds three lines. Key features include:

  • The text is started on a new line.
  • It is indented 0.5 inches from the left margin.
  • Quotation marks are omitted.
  • The parenthetical citation comes after the final punctuation mark.
Q.88

Q. Which of the following parameters are emphasized in the MLA Handbook's (9th Edition) chapter titled "Principles of Inclusive Language"?

A. Avoid negatively judging others' experiences.
B. Use a dictionary to check for offensive terms.
C. Extensive use of pronouns.
D. Any format for capitalization and styling.
E. Make reference to identity when relevant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1) C, D, and E only
2) B, C, and A only
3) A, B, and E only
4) A, D, and E only
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Correct Answer: 3) A, B, and E only

Explanation: The MLA 9th Edition introduced specific guidelines for inclusive language to ensure respectful academic writing:

  • A: Avoids language that implies pity or judgment (e.g., "afflicted by").
  • B: Encourages checking dictionaries to avoid outdated or derogatory terms.
  • E: Identity markers should only be mentioned if they are relevant to the research context to avoid "othering."

Why others are incorrect: Option C is wrong because MLA actually suggests minimizing exclusionary pronouns or using the singular "they." Option D is wrong because capitalization of identity terms must be consistent and respectful, not arbitrary.

Q.89

Q. According to the MLA Handbook, the "mechanics of prose" refers to technical questions that writers must follow. These include:

1) Spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalization
2) Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style of numbering
3) Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, content
4) Spelling, capitalization, style of numbering, linguistics
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Correct Answer: 2 (Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style of numbering)

Explanation: According to the MLA Handbook (9th Edition), the "mechanics of prose" (Chapter 2) covers the technical conventions of writing. While grammar is essential to writing, MLA categorizes it separately from the specific "mechanics" section, which focuses on:

  • Spelling: Consistency and use of meridiam/standardized forms.
  • Punctuation: Clarity through commas, semicolons, etc.
  • Capitalization: Proper nouns, titles of works, and terms.
  • Style of Numbering: When to use numerals (1, 2, 3) versus words (one, two, three).
Q.90

Q. Which of the following citations of an article published in a journal is in the correct format according to the MLA Handbook (9th Edition)?

1) 2016 Boggs, Colleen Glenney. Public Reading and the Civil War Draft Lottery. American Periodicals, vol. 26, no. 2, 2016, pp. 14–66.
2) Public Reading and the Civil War Draft Lottery. American Periodicals, vol. 26, no. 2, 2016, pp. 149–66.
3) Boggs, Colleen Glenney, American Periodicals, Public Reading and the Civil War Draft Lottery. vol. 26, no. 2, 2016, pp. 149–66.
4) Boggs, Colleen Glenney. “Public Reading and the Civil War Draft Lottery.” American Periodicals, vol. 26, no. 2, 2016, pp. 149–66.
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Correct Answer: 4 (Boggs, Colleen Glenney. “Public Reading and the Civil War Draft Lottery.” American Periodicals, vol. 26, no. 2, 2016, pp. 149–66.)

Explanation: The MLA 9th Edition follows a specific sequence of "Core Elements" for a works-cited entry. For a journal article, the sequence must be:

  • Author: Last Name, First Name. (Boggs, Colleen Glenney.)
  • Title of Source: "Title of Article" in quotation marks.
  • Title of Container: Title of Journal in italics.
  • Number: vol. X, no. X.
  • Publication Date: Year.
  • Location: pp. range.

Option 4 is the only one that correctly applies quotation marks to the article title and maintains the proper order of elements.

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