Literacy
Spelling - "ie" or "ei"?
There is often a lot of confusion about spelling words containing ie and ei. Just remember this rhyme:
i before e, except after c
when the sound is ee
So, if the sound rhymes with ee you use ie, unless there is a c. Then it's ei.
For example:
conceit - the sound is "ee" but it
follows a c, so you use ei.
science - the sound is not "ee"
even though it follows a c, so you use ie.
There are some exceptions which you must learn: seize, weird, either.
Put "ie" or "ei" in these words. Remember the rules! Click on the "Finished" button to mark your work.
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