Missing Words

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides a set of sentences with missing words that follow the “I before E except after C” rule. Students are tasked with reading each sentence and filling in the blank spaces with the correct word, applying this spelling rule. The rule is reiterated at the top of the worksheet, reminding students of the general pattern as well as the exception that occurs when the ‘ei’ combination sounds like an ‘A’, as in the words “neighbor” or “weigh.” The sentences are structured to include words that both follow the rule and those that are exceptions to it.

The worksheet is designed to teach students to apply the “I before E except after C” rule in context. By completing the sentences, students practice identifying when to use ‘ie’ and when to use ‘ei’, reinforcing the rule and its exceptions. This exercise also helps to enhance students’ vocabulary and spelling in a practical setting, moving beyond rote memorization to actual usage. Furthermore, by encountering the rule in context, students can better understand and remember the correct spellings of commonly confused words.