WIAT Written Expression & Spelling Accuracy 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

Answer

A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction (and) joining two independent clauses.

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Achieve

Answer

The rule 'i before e except after c' applies: 'achieve' is spelled correctly.

Question 3

A student writes: 'The team played good.' What revision improves this sentence?

Accepted Answer

The team played well.

Answer

'Well' is the adverb form used to modify the verb 'played,' not the adjective 'good.'

Question 4

Which correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

Accepted Answer

The dogs' bone was buried.

Answer

'Dogs'' with the apostrophe after the 's' shows that multiple dogs possess the bone.

Question 5

What is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'relating to the government'?

Accepted Answer

Governmental

Answer

'Governmental' is the correct spelling, derived from the root word 'government.'

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