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The spelling rule i before e except after c works MOST of the time but not always. In this list, we’re focusing on cei words that follow the rule. You’ll find words like ceiling, receipt, and receive, which all contain the letter c before ei.

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ceiling We've painted the ceiling white.
receipt You will need your receipt if you want to exchange the item.
receive Did you receive my last letter?
deceive The liar tried to deceive me.
conceive We are trying to conceive.
perceive I perceive no other option.
deceit The criminal was a master of deceit.
conceited I couldn't believe how conceited he was.

Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?

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