Mastering ie and ei Spellings

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to perceive something'?

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Perceive

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to believe in something'?

Back

Believe

Front

Which of the following words is spelled correctly: Concieve, Conceive, Conceeve, Concieeve?

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Conceive

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to mislead someone'?

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Deceive

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to deceive someone'?

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Deceive

Front

What is the rule for using 'ie' and 'ei' in words?

Back

Use 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' or when sounding like 'a' as in 'neighbor' and 'weigh'.

Front

What is an example of a word that uses 'ei' after 'c'?

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Receive

Front

What is an example of a word that uses 'ie' after 'c'?

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Believe

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'deceive'?

Back

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

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What is the meaning of the word 'conceive'?

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To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind.