
These words follow the famous 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' rule for spelling the long /e/ sound.
Notice there is no 'c' directly before the 'ie' in any of these words.
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The sheep were let loose in the field.
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The instructions were too brief.
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The tribe elected a chief.
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His death caused terrible grief.
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There was great relief at the rescue.
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That child is getting up to mischief again.
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My brother's daughter is my niece.
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Please may I have a piece of cake?
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The castle was under siege.
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The priest blessed the people.
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The tiger was fierce.
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Pierce the lid before cooking.
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He wanted to achieve good grades in school.
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I can't believe she has married him.
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She was relieved to hear her father was better.
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The dog ran to retrieve the ball.
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This truck's engine runs on diesel fuel.
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Good hygiene keeps germs away.
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Learn about these words in Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?
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