📚 Part 1: Rule Identification

Remember: "I before E except after C, or when sounding like A as in neighbour and weigh"

1. Which words follow the "I before E" rule? Circle all that apply:

receive

either

perceive

seize

2. Which words are exceptions because they come after the letter C?

receive

deceive

perceive

caffeine

3. The word "neither" is an exception to the rule because:

It comes after C

It sounds like A

It's just an irregular word

It follows the rule perfectly

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

4. Complete each word with either "ie" or "ei":

a) rec____ve

b) dec____ved

c) perc____ve

d) s____ze

e) caff____ne

f) n____ther

5. Write the past tense forms:

receive → _______________

deceive → _______________

seize → _______________

🎯 Part 3: Sentence Writing

6. Write a sentence using the word "either":

7. Create a sentence that uses both "receive" and "deceive":

8. Explain in your own words why "caffeine" doesn't follow the usual "I before E" rule:

"I Before E" Rules

"I Before E" Rules

📚 Part 1: Rule Identification

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

🎯 Part 3: Sentence Writing

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