words that have ei for the i sound, and exceptions
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deceive |
The liar tried to deceive me.
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receive |
Did you receive my last letter?
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perceive |
I perceive no other option.
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ceiling |
She has painted the ceiling dark red.
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protein |
Protein is found in meat, fish and cheese.
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caffeine |
Caffeine is present in coffee and cola.
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seize |
Did you see him seize my purse?
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either |
You can have either of these two cakes.
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achieve |
He wanted to achieve good grades in school.
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believe |
I can't believe she has married him.
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Spelling games using the word list: ie or ei
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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Handwriting worksheets: ie or ei
"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
King's Leadership Academy, Warrington