Choose the correctly spelled word:

**The reasoning** The correct spelling is **Receive** (B). This follows one of the most famous spelling rules in English: **"I before E, except after C"** (when the sound is "ee"). Since "receive" has the letter C right before the "ei/ie" combination, and it makes an "ee" sound, we use **E before I** → "ei" → **receive**. Think: C + ei = cei (receive, deceive, conceive) Without C before it, we'd use "ie" → believe, achieve, chief. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Recieve** — This is the most common trap! Your brain wants to use "ie" because you've seen it in words like "believe." But you forgot the C rule. - **C) Receeve** — Doubles the 'e' unnecessarily. English rarely doubles vowels this way. - **D) Recive** — Leaves out a vowel entirely, making it unrecognizable and breaking pronunciation. **Quick takeaway** Remember: **"I before E, except after C"** — so after C, flip it to E-I (receive, deceive, ceiling). Master this rule and you'll ace these spelling questions every time! 🎯