Do you need the link to the source for mla citations in a works cited page?
ex if i used an article from the new york times would i have to link it in the works cited page?

Yes

Explanation:

It is always best to credit your sources

i think the answer might compound

a. "to practice" is the best phrase to complete the sentence.

explanation:

during the summer, she likes to practice her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.

(note that : all the other options "the practicing of", "practice for" and "to do a practice on" are inappropriate as they make the sentence grammatically incorrect.)