i before e spelling test
Pen and paper at the ready. 1. Press the player. 2. Write what you hear. Don’t worry about mistakes - enjoy and learn. 3. Check your spellings carefully letter by letter. Answers below.
4. Assess your mistakes and ask yourself what strategies you can use to help you remember the words.
Practice makes perfect
Use the memory trick sayings: "i before e except after a long c = (ei)”, “i before e when there’s a “sh” sound”, “i before e but not with ‘ay’ as in eight and weigh ”
Answers
1. A piece of paper.
2. I believe you.
3. The number eight
4. It's a relief the work has finished.
5. I received your parcel today.
6. How much do you weigh?
7. I'll be brief.
8. Never forget that we live in a multicultural society
9. What's the height of this wardrobe?
10. My neighbours are friendly.
11. This freezer is very efficient.
12. Would you like your receipt?
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