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'Ei', 'Eigh' & 'Ey' Spellings

English Language: KS3, topic 1.1.4

Spelling Words with the 'Ei' Sound

Words with the 'ei' sound can either be spelt using 'ei', 'eigh' or 'ey'. Let's look at some examples of words using these spellings...

'Ei'

'Ei'

  • Vein.
'Eigh'

'Eigh'

  • Weigh.
  • Neighbour.
  • Eight.
  • Sleigh.
'Ey'

'Ey'

  • They.
  • Obey.
  • Prey.

Test yourself on 'Ei', 'Eigh' & 'Ey' Spellings

  • What 3 ways can we spell the 'ei' sound?

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    I ____ the amount of flour I need.

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    You must ____ police offers at all times.

  • Which word should go in the gap?

    Father Christmas rides in a ____.

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