Ie or Ei

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides an exercise on the “I before E except after C” rule in spelling. Students are given partially completed words with blanks where either ‘ie’ or ‘ei’ should be placed to correctly complete the word. The task is to discern which letter combination correctly fills the blank based on the spelling rule stated in the worksheet’s title. Students are expected to write the correct letter combination in the boxes provided to complete each word accurately.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to apply the “I before E except after C” rule to improve their spelling accuracy. It prompts them to analyze the positioning of letters within words and to determine the correct sequence based on the given rule. This activity helps to reinforce their understanding of the rule by providing a variety of words that either adhere to or are exceptions to the rule. By practicing with these examples, students can better remember the correct spellings of commonly confused words.