Words that don t follow the i before e except after c rule.
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ancient |
Greece has many ancient ruins.
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science |
Rocket science enabled space travel.
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foreign |
We love foreign travel.
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weigh |
How much do you weigh?
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Weird |
I heard a very weird noise in the night.
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either |
You can have either of these two cakes.
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glacier |
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neighbour |
Their new neighbour was very kind.
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veil |
The bride wore a long white veil.
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neither |
Neither Jim nor Jack is fit to play.
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vein |
The vein was visible on his forehead.
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rein |
Keep a tight rein on your spending.
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reign |
The country prospered under the King's reign.
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protein |
A balanced diet should contain protein.
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heir |
He is the heir to a huge fortune.
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height |
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
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Spelling games using the word list: ie and ei - exceptions to the rule
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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