This list has some of the words that break the rule i before e except after c but only when the sound is e.
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ancient |
Greece has many ancient ruins.
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efficient |
An efficient machine works well.
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sufficient |
Have you sufficient money for a cab home?
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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protein |
A balanced diet should contain protein.
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seize |
Did you see him seize my purse?
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weird |
I heard a very weird noise in the night.
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foreign |
We love foreign travel.
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sovereign |
A reigning king or queen is a sovereign.
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forfeit |
To forfeit means to give up.
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counterfeit |
Counterfeit bank notes have been forged.
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height |
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
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either |
You can have either of these two cakes.
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neither |
Neither Jim nor Jack is fit to play.
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leisure |
In my leisure time I enjoy swimming.
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science |
Astronomy is the science of the stars.
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Spelling games using the word list: ie and ei words: rulebreakers (copy)
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Monkey Business
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