Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. procede

  2. proceede

  3. proced

  4. proceed

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'proceed' with double 'e'. This follows the pattern of 'pro-' + 'cede'. Many confuse it with 'procede' (single 'e'), but the correct form has double 'e' like 'succeed' and 'exceed'.