ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7English and Language UsageEasy
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on patient education. They write, 'The patient should recieve detailed instructions regarding their medication.' Which word in the sentence is misspelled?
- Aregarding
- Bmedication
- Crecieve
- Ddetailed
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. recieve
The word 'recieve' is a common misspelling of 'receive.' According to the 'i before e, except after c' rule, it should be spelled with 'ei' after 'c'.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 'Regarding' is spelled correctly.
- B. 'Medication' is spelled correctly.
- D. 'Detailed' is spelled correctly.
'i before e' rule
A common English spelling guideline: 'i' usually comes before 'e,' except when it follows 'c,' or when sounded as 'ay' as in 'neighbor' or 'weigh.'
- Applies to many English words.
- Has exceptions, especially with 'c' or 'ay' sound.
- Helps remember spellings like 'receive,' 'believe,' 'achieve.'
Memory trick: Rules help us write, but exceptions often surprise.