Missing Letters

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on the common English spelling rule “I before E except after C.” It presents students with partially completed words where the missing letters are either ‘i’ or ‘e’. The students are instructed to fill in the blanks to correctly complete each word, applying the “I before E” rule. The rule is briefly explained at the top of the page, noting the exception occurs when the ‘e’ and ‘i’ follow a ‘c’ or when they make an ‘a’ sound, as in “neighbor” or “weigh.”

The worksheet’s aim is to solidify the students’ understanding and application of the “I before E except after C” rule through practical exercises. It teaches students to recognize the correct order of ‘i’ and ‘e’ in various contexts, especially following a ‘c’. By completing this exercise, students practice identifying when to apply the rule and when to use the exceptions to it. The activity also reinforces spelling patterns that can help students avoid common spelling mistakes.