One of the best known spelling rules is i before e except after c , but does this rule really work? Is it true ALL the time? As with most spelling rules, it works MOST of the time but not always. Take a look at these ie words.
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field |
The sheep were let loose in the field.
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brief |
The instructions were too brief.
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chief |
The tribe elected a chief.
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grief |
His death caused terrible grief.
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relief |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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mischief |
That child is getting up to mischief again.
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niece |
My brother's daughter is my niece.
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piece |
Please may I have a piece of cake?
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siege |
The castle was under siege.
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priest |
The priest blessed the people.
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fierce |
The tiger was fierce.
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pierce |
Pierce the lid before cooking.
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achieve |
He wanted to achieve good grades in school.
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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relieved |
She was relieved to hear her father was better.
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retrieve |
The dog ran to retrieve the ball.
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diesel |
This truck's engine runs on diesel fuel.
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hygiene |
Good hygiene keeps germs away.
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