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What is the purpose of spell check?

A. to give users spelling practice

B. to correct grammar mistakes? NOT this one B.

C. to enable users to write faster

D. to help users correct spelling mistakes

E. to help users express thoughts clearly

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Answer:

D. to help users correct spelling mistakes.

Step-by-step explanation:

What is a spell check?

A spell check is the act of confirming the spelling of words. Ex: The cat is climving a tree. A spell check would find that climbing was spelled wrong in the example sentence and alert you.

A is incorrect because spelling practice is what you give when trying to learn how to spell. Spell check has nothing to do with practice.

B is incorrect because it discussed grammar. Grammar and spelling, while both things that should be checked, are different and spell check does not check for grammatical errors.

C is incorrect because spell check is meant to point out and fix typos, not quicken typing speed.

D is correct because a spell check seeks out any errors in spelling. So, a spell check corrects spelling mistakes.

E is incorrect because fixing spelling does not help to express thoughts clearly. It only fixes spelling. One can have perfect spelling and still have jumbled or confusing ideas.

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