Choose the correctly spelled word.

**The reasoning** The correct spelling is **Receive** (Option B). This follows the famous spelling rule: **"i before e, except after c"**. Since "receive" has the letter **c** before the "ei" combination, we write **e** first, then **i** — making it "cei", not "cie". Think of it this way: **c-ei-ve** ✓ Other common words following this pattern: deceive, perceive, conceive. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Recieve** — This is the most common trap! Your brain wants to use "i before e" everywhere, but that rule *flips* after the letter c. - **C) Receeve** — Doubles the 'e' unnecessarily. English doesn't double vowels this way in this word family. - **D) Recive** — Missing the 'e' entirely makes it incomplete and changes the pronunciation. **Quick takeaway** Remember: **"I before E, except after C"** — so after C, flip it to E-I (receive, deceive, perceive). Master this rule and you'll nail these spelling questions every time!