Is I before E except after C a false saying? Because what about science and heir, and all those other things?
2007-11-24 12:36:06 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
well, no. it applies to most words, which is why english teachers teach it. for some words, there are exceptions where the rule doesn't apply. it's easier to remember that one rule, then memorize those exceptions, than to memorize every word that teh rule applies to, then memorize more words that the rule doens' t apply to
2007-11-24 12:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well yeah its a lie.
I think the rule is really only meant to be applied when one, specific sound made by the two letters I and E is spelled.
Like in the case of "science," the I and E make two different sounds, thus the I is specifically placed in front of the E.
On the other hand, in "conceive" the I and E form one long "ee" sound.
I am not sure about the "heir" situation.
i'm thinking its time they start changing spelling for the greater good. when the long E sound is pronounced why don't we just write EE in place of IEandEI's from now on and end this foolishness?
2007-11-24 12:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by shangri-la 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, you ought to declare the full element: "I till now E, different than after C, or whilst sounding like A, as in neighbor and weigh". so which you ought to take off neighbor, weigh, vein, veil, beige. Then, memorize this sentence of exceptions: "Neither leisured foreigner seized the unusual heights." After that, you will locate that for the duration of ninety 5% of the circumstances, this rule works. that's greater desirable than maximum spelling policies in English.
2016-09-30 02:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rest of that rhyme is "I before E except after C or when sounded as A as in neighbor and weigh." If you remember that last part then it will hold true!
2007-11-24 13:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"a lie"? well, i suppose it could be if everyone who taught this was intentionally trying to deceive you and everyone else.
probably, the best way to take any grammatical rule is to consider it a guide that takes you in the correct direction more times than not.
and with spelling in english, any and all guides are welcome.
2007-11-24 12:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by hongkyongnae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that is one of the crappiest songs Yaz ever made.
2007-11-24 12:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"I b4 E
except after C
or neighor or weigh
where they sound like A"
2007-11-24 15:02:24 · answer #7 · answered by brenda 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋