JAMB UTMEUse of English

Choose the word with the correct spelling.

Arecieve

BreceiveCORRECT

Creceeve

Dreceve

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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.

Rule: 'i before e except after c'. After 'c', it's 'ei' — so 'receive'.

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