i before e

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What is the 'i before e' rule?

Back

The 'i before e' rule states that in words where 'i' and 'e' appear together, 'i' usually comes before 'e' except after 'c'. For example, 'believe' follows the rule, while 'receive' does not.

Front

Give an example of a word that follows the 'i before e' rule.

Back

One example is 'mischief'.

Front

Give an example of a word that does not follow the 'i before e' rule.

Back

One example is 'receive'.

Front

What is a common exception to the 'i before e' rule?

Back

A common exception is when the letters follow the letter 'c', as in 'receive'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to get something?

Back

The correct spelling is 'received'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a person who works at a store?

Back

The correct spelling is 'cashier'.

Front

What does the word 'achieve' mean?

Back

To achieve means to successfully reach a desired goal or result.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to cause trouble or harm?

Back

The correct spelling is 'mischief'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to have received something?

Back

The correct spelling is 'received'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make a sound of pain?

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The correct spelling is 'ache'.