Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to get something sent to you'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. receive
- Step 1: The rule is 'i before e, except after c'.
- Step 2: Receive follows the exception, with 'ei' after c.
Answer
receive.
Why not the others: recieve: This breaks the rule after c. receeve: The vowel pattern is wrong. reciev: The ending is incomplete.
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