When the ie or ei in a word makes the long 'e' sound (rhymes with me), use this rule: i before e, except after c
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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grief |
His death caused terrible grief.
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perceive |
I perceive no other option.
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thief |
A thief seized my mother's purse.
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receive |
Did you receive my last letter?
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chief |
The tribe elected a chief.
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mischief |
That child is getting up to mischief again.
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conceive |
I can't conceive a new idea.
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pieces |
Vincent Van Gogh produced many classic pieces of art.
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belief |
A religion is based on belief.
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relief |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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