One way of spelling the long /i/ sound is by adding the letter e to the end of the word. You can practise spelling the long i sound by working through this list of i-e words.
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hide |
We can play hide and seek.
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wide |
The new road will have four wide lanes.
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bride |
The bride wore a long white veil.
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pile |
He put the clean washing in a pile.
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crime |
The detective must prove who committed the crime.
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time |
There's no time to waste.
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fine |
The table was laid with fine silverware.
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shine |
He polished the silverware to make it shine.
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spine |
She suffered an injury to her spine.
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ripe |
Are the apples ripe yet?
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rise |
I like to rise at six every morning.
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wise |
The doctor gave me some very wise counsel.
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dive |
Are you going to dive into the pool?
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fire |
The flames of the fire kept us warm.
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wire |
The wire on the plug is loose.
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kite |
I love to fly my kite.
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file |
Please attach this file to the email.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: i-e words - set 1 (copy)Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
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Spelling Games: i-e words - set 1 (copy)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.
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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Printable Activities: i-e words - set 1 (copy)Download a printable spelling list for studying anytime.
Handwriting Practice: i-e words - set 1 (copy)Develop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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