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Study the word list: Words ending in -ic

When choosing between whether to spell the /ik/ sound at the end of a word with the letters ick or ic, count the syllables.

If the word has one syllable, use ick; but if the word has more than one syllable, use ic.

How many of these ic words with multiple syllables can you spell?

Word list: Words ending in -ic

attic
We have stored our old CDs in the attic.
panic
If she gets lost she will panic.
traffic
The police started to divert the traffic.
comic
The film was full of comic moments.
clinic
She had an appointment at the antenatal clinic.
drastic
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
antic
The clown got up to some silly antics.
basic
Food is one of the basic needs for survival.
classic
Classic cars can cost more than new ones.
drastic
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
arctic
The North Pole is in the Arctic.
electric
I used an electric whisk to make the cake.
athletic
The basketball player was very athletic.
atlantic
Our flight took us over the Atlantic.
aerobic
I did an aerobic workout at the gym today.
dramatic
The actor made a dramatic speech.
exotic
There were many exotic fish in the tank.
dyslexic
She loved stories even though she was dyslexic.

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