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This resource contains an exercise on the i/e rules and their appropriate use. Print the five exercises and apply the i/e rules appropriately. Click the "Go to Answers" link to see the answers for this exercise.

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EI/IE Spelling Rules Exercise 1

This exercise asks you to apply your knowledge of the EI/IE spelling rules by choosing the appropriate word. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.

EI/IE Spelling Rules Exercise 2

This exercise asks you to apply your knowledge of the EI/IE spelling rules by choosing the appropriate word. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.

EI/IE Spelling Rules Exercise 3

This exercise asks you to apply your knowledge of the EI/IE spelling rules by inserting either ei or ie correctly. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.

EI/IE Spelling Rules Exercise 4

This exercise asks you to apply your knowledge of the EI/IE spelling rules by inserting either ei or ie correctly. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.