Spelling Rule
A spelling rule is a guideline that helps us know how to spell words correctly by recognizing patterns in letters and sounds. Spelling rules help us understand when to use certain letters, add endings, or change letters when writing words.
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Foxs
Foxes
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Mess
What are the exceptions to the plural -s rule
No exceptions
What rule does wishes follow and why?
Plural -es, because it ends with sh
What spelling rule is this
When spelling words with “ie” or “ei” together, the order of the two vowels often depends on the letters around them
I before E except after C
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gras
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Brushes
What are the exceptions to the plural -es rule
There are no exceptions
What rule does bell follow and why?
Floss rule, because it is one syllable and ends with an L
What spelling rule is this
A one-syllable word has a short vowel and ends in f, l, or s
Floss rule
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birdes
Birds
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Grapes
What are the exceptions to the silent 'e' rule
Silent e usually makes the vowel say its name, like cap → cape. But some words, like have, give, and love, don’t follow this rule, so we have to remember how to spell them.
What rule does please follow and why?
Silent 'e', makes the vowel (e) say its name
What is the Plural -S and -ES rule
Add -s to most nouns to make them plural. Add -es to nouns that ends in s, sh, ch, x, or z
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plan
Plane
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Throne
What are the exceptions to the FLOSS rule
Some few tricky words
if, gas, yes, pal, quiz, of, bus, this, gal
What rule does receipt follow and why?
I before E except after C, E comes before the I after the C
What is the silent 'e' rule
The letter e at the end of a word is usually quiet, but it helps the vowel earlier in the word say its name!
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Beleive
Believe
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Science
What are the exceptions to the "I before E except after C rule
Long AY (EI) & "SH" (CIE)
Neighbor Glacier
What rule does houses follow and why?
Plural -s, because it is a noun and doesn't end in s, sh, ch, x, or z