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RCMultiple Choice

Writing Workshop: Argumentative Essay — Cumulative exam

Question 20 • IC Sem B English 3

Which sentence is written correctly?

Answer
A
Lita was devastated and started waling when she heard the news.
B
Lita was devastated and started whaleing when she heard the news.
C
Lita was devastated and started wailing when she heard the news.
D
Lita was devastated and started whailing when she heard the news.

Explanation

The correct spelling is “wailing,” which means crying loudly. The sentence says Lita was devastated, so “started wailing” fits the meaning and is spelled correctly. “Waling,” “whaleing,” and “whailing” are not the correct spelling here.

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