Would that be IE or EI| Would that be IE or EI |
| Follow the advice in this simple rhyme and you'll be correct in most instances: I before E, Except after C, And in words that sound like neighbor and weigh Would it be -ie- or -ei-? You decide and keep two lists--one with -ie- words and the other with -ei- words. Highlight those those that are exceptions to the above rule. [Open Dictionary][Close Dictionary] [open new window] |
| 1. Parents suffer immeasureable over the loss of a child. | 2. The paint on the is peeling. It needs to be painted. |
| 3.The old man's protruded from his hands. |
| 4.This year's crops did not produce a good . |
| 5. We wear sunglasses to our eyes from the sun. |
| 6. Kelly when she saw a shark swimming near the shore. |
| 7.Bill can't even of leaving his wife. |
| 8.The army a munitions supply depot. |
| 9.The troops were under for 44 hours without a respite from heavy artillery fire. |
| 10. A man was spying on the school girls in the public library. |
| 11. Who was the little you were walking home with, Susan? |
| 12. Paul was proud of his remarkable . |
| 13. CEO stands for Operating Officer. |
| 14.What do you enjoy doing during your time? |
| 15. Jack only friendship. He was a real hypocrite. |
| 16. The lab two new software programs today. |
| 17. George ate three of pie. |
| 18. Professional athletes earn so much money and get so much attention that many become very . |
| 19. After her accident, Mandy was with nightmares. |
| 20.Good is very important for restaurant workers. |
| 21. There has been a interest in Barack Obama throughout the country. |
| 22. Jeb's ugly bulldog is a little mutt. |
| 23. The doctor has advised Gloria to lose . |
| 24. Please be when giving your report. |
| 25. Joe didn't complete his research project, and did his girlfriend. |