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There are two ways of spelling the /ik/ sound at the end of a word, but don’t worry: there’s a simple rule to help you remember which spelling pattern to use:
If a word has one syllable: use ick to spell the /ik/ sound at the end of a word. BUT if a word has two or more syllables, use ic to spell the /ik/ sound at the end of a word.
As the words in this list have more than one syllable, they use the -ic spelling.
-ic words are often nouns or adjectives. When they are adjectives, they are sometimes used to describe things that have the qualities or characteristics of a noun. For example, if something is scientific, it is associated with science.
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attic |
We have stored our old CDs in the attic.
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panic |
If she gets lost she will panic.
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traffic |
The police started to divert the traffic.
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comic |
The film was full of comic moments.
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clinic |
She had an appointment at the antenatal clinic.
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drastic |
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
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antic |
The clown got up to some silly antics.
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basic |
Food is one of the basic needs for survival.
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classic |
Classic cars can cost more than new ones.
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drastic |
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
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arctic |
The North Pole is in the Arctic.
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electric |
I used an electric whisk to make the cake.
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athletic |
The basketball player was very athletic.
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atlantic |
Our flight took us over the Atlantic.
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aerobic |
I did an aerobic workout at the gym today.
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dramatic |
The actor made a dramatic speech.
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exotic |
There were many exotic fish in the tank.
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dyslexic |
She loved stories even though she was dyslexic.
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Spelling games using the word list: Words ending in -ic
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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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