i before e

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What is the 'i before e' rule?

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The 'i before e' rule states that in words where 'i' and 'e' appear together, 'i' usually comes before 'e' except after 'c'.

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Give an example of a word that follows the 'i before e' rule.

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The word 'believe' follows the 'i before e' rule.

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Give an example of a word that does not follow the 'i before e' rule.

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The word 'receive' does not follow the 'i before e' rule because 'e' comes before 'i' after 'c'.

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What is a common exception to the 'i before e' rule?

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A common exception is the word 'weird'.

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What does the word 'mischief' mean?

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Mischief means playful misbehavior or trouble.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to gain or accomplish something?

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The correct spelling is 'achieve'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to get something back?

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The correct spelling is 'received'.

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Complete the sentence: It's best to avoid people who want to cause _____ .

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mischief.

Front

What is a cashier?

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A cashier is a person who handles payments and transactions in a store.

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What does the word 'brief' mean?

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Brief means short in duration or length.