Created by Sarah Holmes
almost 9 years ago
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THE RULE:
'i' before 'e', except after 'c'
EXCEPTION:
Not when the 'c' sounds as 'sh'
EXCEPTION
not when the 'e' sounds as 'a'
THE RULE:
adding 'ing' means doubling
THE RULE:
all in front and full behind, drop the 'l' and never mind!
THE RULE:
Change 'y' to 'i'
THE RULE:
Drop the silent 'e'
EXCEPTION:
keep the silent 'e' if the word ends 'ce' or 'ge' and you are adding 'able' or 'ous'