Roots and Commas 2/23

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• I went to the store and I bought, some groceries.

• I went to the store and I, bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and, I bought some groceries.

Which sentence uses an interjection?

• She ran very fast.

• That was a great performance, Sue!

• Wow, that was amazing!
• Jan, your book on the table.

Which word is NOT a conjunction?

• so

• but

• yes

• or

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• Suzy loves her soft, green blanket.

• Suzy, loves her soft green blanket.

• Suzy, loves her soft, green blanket.

• Suzy loves her soft, green, blanket.

Which word has a root meaning "100"?

• vacuum

• century

• thermal

• pedal

Which word has a root meaning "empty"?

• vacancy

• thermometer

• geography

• portable

Which word has a root meaning "heat"?

• thermos

• vacant

• aquatic

• construction

Which word does not belong with the others?

• vacant

• vacancy

• evacuate

• action

Which word has a root meaning "to carry"?

• pedometer

• portable

• hydrate

• biography

Which has a double negative?

• I don't want to do my chores.

• You need to listen to the directions.

• She didn't bring her water bottle.

• We don't have no homework tonight!