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PET Spelling & Punctuation Flashcards

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  1. Which spelling is correct for the word meaning 'to get something'?

    Answer: receive

    The correct spelling is 'receive', following the rule 'i before e except after c'.

  2. Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

    Answer: After the rain stopped, we went outside.

    A comma correctly follows an introductory adverbial clause before the main clause.

  3. Which word is spelled correctly?

    Answer: definitely

    The correct spelling is 'definitely', derived from the word 'definite' plus '-ly'.

  4. Where should the apostrophe go in: 'The girls bag was lost'?

    Answer: girl's bag

    Since there is one girl, the possessive apostrophe goes after 'girl' to form 'girl's'.

  5. Which spelling is correct?

    Answer: accommodate

    The correct spelling is 'accommodate', with double 'c' and double 'm'.

  6. Which sentence uses a full stop (period) correctly?

    Answer: The meeting ended at noon. Everyone left quickly.

    A full stop correctly ends a complete sentence, and the next sentence begins with a capital letter.

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