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In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.”

For help with this exercise, see section 34b of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    If Andy were to decieve anyone, his conscience would bother him.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - If Andy were to decieve anyone, his conscience would bother him.
  2. Question

    In science, a researcher pays attention to his or her expereince of the physical world.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - In science, a researcher pays attention to his or her expereince of the physical world.
  3. Question

    During ancient times, people beleived that the forces of nature were controlled by spirits.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - During ancient times, people beleived that the forces of nature were controlled by spirits.
  4. Question

    All students’ hieghts and wieghts were recorded on their medical charts.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - All students’ hieghts and wieghts were recorded on their medical charts.
  5. Question

    When the nieghbors had some liesure time, they gathered to play card games, chess, and checkers.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - When the nieghbors had some liesure time, they gathered to play card games, chess, and checkers.
  6. Question

    Seize opportunities when they appear if you want to acheive your goals.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - Seize opportunities when they appear if you want to acheive your goals.
  7. Question

    Foriegn students from eight countries are attending our college this year.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - Foriegn students from eight countries are attending our college this year.
  8. Question

    Neither of these paintings appeals to me, and I don’t like the sculptures, either.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - Neither of these paintings appeals to me, and I don’t like the sculptures, either.
  9. Question

    I haven’t recieved word from my freind Rosa in a long time.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - I haven’t recieved word from my freind Rosa in a long time.
  10. Question

    There’s a wierd-looking spider crawling across the cieling.

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    ie and ei: In each of the following sentences, proofread the underlined words for correct spelling. Choose the answer that lists all underlined words spelled correctly. If the original spelling is correct, choose “Correct.” - There’s a wierd-looking spider crawling across the cieling.