Spelling "rules"

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to measure weight?

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weigh

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a religious leader?

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priest

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What is the correct spelling of the word that describes someone who has an excessively high opinion of themselves?

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conceited

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a person who steals?

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thief

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means effective and productive?

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efficient

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What is the rule for spelling words that end with a 'y' preceded by a consonant?

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Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' for plural (e.g., baby -> babies).

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What is the rule for doubling the final consonant in a one-syllable word?

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Double the final consonant if it follows a single vowel and is at the end of a one-syllable word (e.g., run -> running).

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What is the rule for adding 'ed' to words that end in 'e'?

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Simply add 'd' (e.g., like -> liked).

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What is the rule for spelling words with 'ie' or 'ei'?

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Use 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' (e.g., believe, receive).

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make something clear or easy to understand?

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clarify