The video tutorial covers the 'i before e' rule and its exceptions, focusing on spelling rules for words ending in 'c', where a 'k' is added before appending certain suffixes. It explains retaining 'e' for maintaining softness in pronunciation and highlights special cases where 'e' comes before 'i'. The tutorial also discusses sound-based usage of 'e i' and lists special words that use 'e i'.

What is the basic rule for the order of 'i' and 'e' in words?

• 'e' before 'i' in all cases

• 'i' before 'e' in all cases

• 'e' before 'i' except after 'c'

• 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'

When a word ends with 'c', what should be added before 'e', 'i', or 'y'?

• Add 's'

• Add 'd'

• Add 'k'

• Add 't'

Why is 'e' retained after 'c' before 'able'?

• To make the word longer

• To make the word harder

• To maintain the word's softness

• To change the word's meaning

Which of the following words retains 'e' for softness?

• Comic

• Noticeable

• Frolicker

• Picnicker

In which case is 'e' placed before 'i'?

• When it sounds like 'a' or 'i'

• When it sounds like 'o'

• When it sounds like 'u'

• When it sounds like 'e'

Which of these words uses 'e' before 'i'?

• Leisure

• Grief

• Yield

• Achieve

What is the exception to the 'ei' after 'c' rule?

• Fit in line

• Fit in order

• Fit in sequence

• Fit in series

Which word correctly uses 'ei' after 'c'?

• All of the above

• Receive

• Ceiling

• Deceive

Which word is an example of 'ei' used for the sound of 'a'?

• Leisure

• Seizure

• Height

• Fahrenheit

Which of the following words uses 'ie' correctly?

• Achieve

• Seize

• Ceiling

• Protein