Spelling rule worksheet focusing on "i" before "e" exceptions, with interactive exercises and a table on substance effects.

Let’s go step by step to solve this worksheet.

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Part 1: Spelling Rule — “i” before “e” except after “c”

This rule helps us spell words with the long “e” sound (like in “see” or “be”).
But there are exceptions — especially when the letters come after a “c”, then it’s usually “ei”.

We’ll fill in the blanks using that rule, and also think about common words we know.

Let’s take each word one at a time:

1. sh _ k → This is “shake”? No — wait, the rule is for long “e” sound. Actually, this might be “shiek”? No… Let’s think: “sh” + “i” + “k” = “shik”? Not right. Wait — maybe it’s “sheik”? But that’s not common. Hmm… Actually, looking at the pattern — perhaps it’s “shiek”? No — let’s check real words. Oh! It’s probably “shiek” isn’t standard. Wait — maybe it’s “shiek” as in “sheikh”? But that’s tricky. Let’s skip and come back.

Actually, let’s look at the list again — maybe some are obvious:

2. caff _ _ ne → That’s “caffeine” → so “ei” because it comes after “f”, but wait — rule says “except after c”. Here it’s after “f”, so should be “ie”? But “caffeine” is spelled with “ei”. So this is an exception! We just have to memorize it.

Wait — let’s do them properly:

Let me list all the blanks and solve:

- sh _ k → shiek? No — actually, I think it’s “shiek” isn’t right. Wait — maybe it’s “shiek” as in “sheik”? But that’s not common. Perhaps it’s “shiek” — no. Let’s think of common words: “shirk”? But that has “ir”. Maybe it’s “shiek” — I’m stuck. Let’s move on and come back.

Actually, let’s try to match known words:

Looking at the full list:

sh _ k → likely “shiek” — but that’s not standard. Wait — perhaps it’s “shiek” as in “sheik”? But spelling is “sheik” — which is “ei” after “h”, not “c”. So exception.

But let’s use logic:

The rule: “i before e except after c” — meaning if you hear “ee” sound, write “ie” unless it comes right after “c”, then write “ei”.

So:

- cod _ _ ne → “codeine” → “ei” after “d”? But “codeine” is spelled with “ei” — exception? Or is it after “c”? “cod” — last letter is “d”, so not after “c”. But still “ei”. So exception.

This is why the worksheet says “there are many exceptions!”

Let’s just fill in based on correct spelling of common words:

1. sh _ k → shiek? No — actually, I think it’s “shiek” isn’t right. Wait — perhaps it’s “shiek” — I recall “sheik” is spelled S-H-E-I-K. So “sh” + “ei” + “k” → shiek? But that’s not how it’s written — it’s “sheik”. So first blank is “e”, second is “i”? No — “sheik” is S-H-E-I-K — so positions: sh_e_ik? The blank is only one letter? Look: “sh _ k” — that’s three letters total? No — “sh” is two, then blank, then “k” — so four letters? “sh” + ? + “k” — that would be 4-letter word? “shak”? “shik”? “shek”? None make sense.

Wait — perhaps it’s “shiek” — but that’s 5 letters. The way it’s written: “sh _ k” — probably means “sh” + one letter + “k” — so 4 letters. Like “shak”, “shik”, “shek”. “Shek” is a currency — but not common. Maybe it’s a typo? Or perhaps it’s “shiek” and the blank is for “ei”? But it shows only one underscore.

Look carefully: in the image, it’s written as:

sh _ k
caff _ _ ne
cod _ _ ne
etc.

So for “sh _ k” — one blank → so 4-letter word: s-h-?-k

Common word: “shirk” — but that’s “ir”. “Shake” — too long. “Shock” — “o”. “Sheik” — 5 letters.

Perhaps it’s “shiek” and the blank is meant to be filled with “ei” even though only one underscore? That doesn’t make sense.

Another idea: maybe it’s “shiek” as in “sheik”, and the underscore represents the “ei” part — but visually it's one line. In worksheets, sometimes one line can represent multiple letters.

Given that, and since “sheik” is a known word with “ei” after “h” (not “c”), it’s an exception.

Similarly, “caffeine” — “ei” after “f” — exception.

“Codeine” — “ei” after “d” — exception.

“Word” — w_r_d → “word” — that’s “o”, not related to ie/ei. Wait — “w _ rd” — blank between w and r — so “ward”? “weird”? “weird” is w-e-i-r-d — so “ei” after “w” — exception to the rule! Yes! “Weird” is a famous exception.

So:

w _ rd → weird → so blank is “ei” — but only one underscore? Again, probably the underscore is for the pair.

In such worksheets, when they write “w _ rd”, they mean the missing part is “ei”, even if one line.

Same for others.

So let’s assume each underscore (even if single) may represent the “ie” or “ei” digraph.

So:

1. sh _ k → sheik → “ei” → so answer: ei → word: sheik → meaning: a leader in Arab countries

2. caff _ _ ne → caffeine → “ei” → word: caffeine → meaning: a stimulant in coffee

3. cod _ _ ne → codeine → “ei” → word: codeine → meaning: a painkiller

4. w _ rd → weird → “ei” → word: weird → meaning: strange

5. prot _ _ n → protein → “ei” → word: protein → meaning: nutrient for body growth

6. s _ _ ze → seize → “ei” → word: seize → meaning: to grab suddenly

7. t _ _ zure → treasure → “ea”? Wait — “treasure” is t-r-e-a-s-u-r-e — so “ea”, not “ie” or “ei”. But the blank is “t _ _ zure” — so two blanks before “zure”. “Treasure” has “ea” there. But the rule is for “ie/ei” with long “e” sound. “Treasure” has “eh” sound, not “ee”. So maybe not. What word fits? “Teasure”? Not a word. “Tiezure”? No. Perhaps it’s “treasure” and the “ea” is not covered by this rule — but the worksheet includes it, so maybe it’s a trick. Or perhaps it’s “seizure”? But that starts with “s”. Wait — “t _ _ zure” — could be “treasure” — but “ea” doesn't fit the rule. Another possibility: “theisure”? No. I think it’s “treasure”, and we note that it’s an exception or not following the rule strictly. But let's see the next ones.

8. sh _ _ n → sheen → “ee” sound, after “h” — so “ei”? “Sheen” is s-h-e-e-n — so “ee”, not “ie” or “ei”. But the blank is two underscores — so perhaps “ee”? But the rule is for “ie/ei”. This is confusing.

Perhaps for “sh _ _ n”, it’s “shein”? Not a word. “Shine” — s-h-i-n-e — so “i” and “e” separated. Not fitting.

Another common word: “sheikh” — but that’s longer.

Let’s list all and use standard spellings:

After research in mind:

Standard answers for such exercises:

- sh _ k → sheik (ei)
- caff _ _ ne → caffeine (ei)
- cod _ _ ne → codeine (ei)
- w _ rd → weird (ei)
- prot _ _ n → protein (ei)
- s _ _ ze → seize (ei)
- t _ _ zure → treasure — but "ea", so perhaps it's not for this rule? Or maybe it's "theisure" — no. Wait, "treasure" is often misspelled, but it's "ea". Perhaps the word is "seizure" but it starts with s. For "t _ _ zure", it might be "treasure", and we accept "ea" as not following the rule, but the worksheet might expect "ea" anyway. But the rule is specifically for "ie/ei". Let's check online or common knowledge.

I recall that "treasure" is not an ie/ei word; it's "ea". So perhaps this is a mistake, or perhaps it's "theisure" — not a word. Another possibility: "tiezure" — no. Perhaps it's "treasure" and the blanks are for "ea", even though the rule is for ie/ei. But the instruction is to apply the rule, so maybe skip or assume.

Let's look at the next:

9. sp _ _ cies → species → “ie” after “c”? “sp” + “ec” — “c” is there, so after “c”, should be “ei”, but “species” is “ie” — so exception! Yes, “species” is an exception to the rule.

10. _ _ ther → either or “neither” — both have “ei” after “th” — not after “c”, so should be “ie” by rule, but it’s “ei” — exception. Commonly “either”.

11. n _ _ ther → neither — same as above.

12. eth _ _ st → ethicist? Or “atheist”? “Atheist” is a-t-h-e-i-s-t — so “ei” after “h” — exception. “Ethicist” is e-t-h-i-c-i-s-t — has “i” and “c”, but not “ie” together. Probably “atheist”.

So let’s compile:

For each, fill the blank(s) with "ie" or "ei" based on actual spelling, noting exceptions.

Final decisions:

1. sh _ k → ei → sheik → a Muslim leader
2. caff _ _ ne → ei → caffeine → stimulant in coffee
3. cod _ _ ne → ei → codeine → pain-relieving drug
4. w _ rd → ei → weird → strange
5. prot _ _ n → ei → protein → body-building nutrient
6. s _ _ ze → ei → seize → to take hold of
7. t _ _ zure → ea → treasure → valuable items (but not ie/ei; however, for the sake of the worksheet, we'll put "ea" as it's the correct spelling)
- But the rule is for "ie/ei", so perhaps it's a different word. Upon second thought, "treasure" is correct, and we note it doesn't follow the rule.
8. sh _ _ n → ee → sheen → glossy appearance (again, not ie/ei)
- This is problematic. Perhaps it's "shein" — not a word. Or "shine" — but that's s-h-i-n-e, so blanks would be "i" and "e" separately. I think for "sh _ _ n", it might be intended as "sheen", with "ee".
9. sp _ _ cies → ie → species → type of organism (exception, as after "c" it should be "ei", but it's "ie")
10. _ _ ther → ei → either → one or the other
11. n _ _ ther → ei → neither → not one nor the other
12. eth _ _ st → ei → atheist → person who doesn't believe in God

For words like "treasure" and "sheen", they don't contain "ie" or "ei" for the long "e" sound in the way the rule applies, but since the worksheet includes them, we'll fill with correct spelling.

Now, for the sentence completion:

"Medicines containing ______ are used for short term treatment of pain."

From the list, "codeine" is a painkiller, so "codeine".

"The orthotic inserts inside my shoes felt a little ______ at first."

"Weird" makes sense — felt strange.

"Nuts and seeds are high in ______."

"Protein" — yes.

"Coffee and tea contains ______."

"Caffeine" — yes.

"I bought a ______ of naturally dyed wool."

"Sheik"? No. "Seize"? No. "Treasure"? Possible, but not typical. "Species"? No. "Either"? No. Perhaps "skein" — but not in list. From the list, "treasure" could work metaphorically, but unlikely. Another word: "shein" not real. Perhaps "seize" doesn't fit. Let's see the list: we have "sheik", "caffeine", etc. None seem to fit "a ______ of wool". Unless it's "skein", but not listed. Perhaps it's "piece", but not in list. Wait, in the spelling list, we have "s _ _ ze" which is "seize", but that doesn't fit. Perhaps for this sentence, it's "treasure" — "I bought a treasure of naturally dyed wool" — possible, but odd. Another idea: "ethicist" — no. Perhaps it's "sheik" — no. I think there might be a mistake, or perhaps "skein" is intended, but not in the spelling list. Looking back, in the spelling list, item 6 is "s _ _ ze" which we said is "seize", but for the sentence, maybe it's not from that list? The instruction says "choosing words from the lists above" — the lists are the spelling words and the table below.

The table below has types of substances, but those are categories, not specific words.

For "I bought a ______ of naturally dyed wool", common phrase is "skein of wool", but "skein" is not in the spelling list. Perhaps "bundle", but not listed. Another possibility: "piece", but not. Let's see if any word fits: "treasure" — "a treasure of wool" — poetic, but acceptable. Or "species" — no. Perhaps it's "seize" — doesn't make sense. I think it might be "skein", and "s _ _ ze" was meant to be "skein", but "skein" is s-k-e-i-n, so "ei" after "k", not after "c", so exception, and it fits "a skein of wool". And "skein" has "ei", so for "s _ _ ze", if it's "skein", then blanks are "kei" or something — not matching. "Skein" is 5 letters: s-k-e-i-n, so if the blank is "s _ _ n", then "kei" for two blanks? But it's written as "s _ _ ze" for item 6, which is different.

Item 6 is "s _ _ ze" — for "seize", and item 8 is "sh _ _ n" for "sheen" or "shine".

For the sentence, perhaps it's "shein" — not real. I think the intended word is "skein", and it's missing from the list, or perhaps "treasure" is accepted.

To resolve, let's assume for "I bought a ______ of naturally dyed wool", the word is "skein", but since it's not in the spelling list, and the instruction is to choose from the lists, perhaps it's "treasure" as a stretch.

Another word: "either" — "a either of wool" — no. "Neither" — no. "Protein" — no. Perhaps it's "codeine" — no.

Let's look at the table below — it has "analgesic", "stimulant", etc., but those are types, not for "a ______ of wool".

Perhaps for this sentence, it's not from the spelling list, but from the context. But the instruction says "from the lists above", which includes the spelling words.

Maybe "sheik" — "a sheik of wool" — nonsense.

I recall that "skein" is the word, and perhaps in some versions, "s _ _ n" is for "skein", but here it's "sh _ _ n" for item 8.

For item 8: "sh _ _ n" — if it's "skein", but it starts with "sh", not "sk". So not.

Perhaps it's "shein" — not a word. I think there might be an error, but for the sake of completing, let's use "treasure" for that sentence, as it's the only one that could loosely fit.

Or perhaps "species" — "a species of wool" — no, wool is not a species.

Another idea: "seize" — "I bought a seize of wool" — no.

Let's skip and come back.

First, let's complete the spelling part with best guesses:

Spelling answers:

1. sh _ k → ei → sheik → meaning: a chief or leader in Arab communities
2. caff _ _ ne → ei → caffeine → meaning: a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea
3. cod _ _ ne → ei → codeine → meaning: a drug used to treat mild to moderate pain
4. w _ rd → ei → weird → meaning: very strange or unusual
5. prot _ _ n → ei → protein → meaning: a substance present in living organisms, essential for growth
6. s _ _ ze → ei → seize → meaning: to take hold of suddenly and forcibly
7. t _ _ zure → ea → treasure → meaning: a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects
8. sh _ _ n → ee → sheen → meaning: a soft luster on a surface
9. sp _ _ cies → ie → species → meaning: a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals
10. _ _ ther → ei → either → meaning: one or the other of two people or things
11. n _ _ ther → ei → neither → meaning: not one nor the other of two people or things
12. eth _ _ st → ei → atheist → meaning: a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God

For sentences:

- Medicines containing codeine are used for short term treatment of pain.
- The orthotic inserts inside my shoes felt a little weird at first.
- Nuts and seeds are high in protein.
- Coffee and tea contains caffeine.
- I bought a treasure of naturally dyed wool. (though "skein" is better, but not in list; or perhaps "sheik" is not, so "treasure" is chosen)

Now, the table at the bottom:

Type of substance | Example of substance | Effect on body

We need to fill the examples from the spelling words or general knowledge.

The effects are given, so match:

- relieves pain → analgesic → example: codeine
- keeps you awake → stimulant → example: caffeine
- builds and repairs cells → protein → example: protein (or meat, but from list, protein)
- triggers allergic reaction → allergen → example: nuts (but not in spelling list; perhaps "species" not, so maybe "caffeine" can trigger, but typically allergens are like peanuts. From the context, "nuts and seeds" were mentioned, so perhaps "nuts" but not a substance type. The type is "allergen", example could be "peanuts" or "shellfish", but from the worksheet, perhaps "codeine" can cause allergy, but not primary. Let's see the spelling words: we have "protein", "caffeine", etc. For allergen, it might be "species" if referring to animal species, but weak. Perhaps "treasure" no. I think for allergen, common example is "pollen" or "dust", but not in list. Since the worksheet has "nuts and seeds are high in protein", and nuts can be allergens, so perhaps "nuts" as example for allergen.

But the column is "Example of substance", so for "allergen", example could be "peanut" or "bee venom", but from the context, let's use "nuts" as it was mentioned.

Similarly, for "triggers production of antibodies" — that's antigen, example could be "virus" or "bacteria", but from list, perhaps "protein" if foreign protein.

To match:

- analgesic: codeine
- stimulant: caffeine
- protein: protein (as substance)
- allergen: nuts (since mentioned earlier)
- antigen: virus or bacteria, but not in list; perhaps "species" if microbial, but weak. Or "codeine" can be antigen, but not typical.

Since the worksheet is connected, and "nuts and seeds" were mentioned, for allergen, use "nuts".

For antigen, perhaps "protein" if it's foreign, but let's see the effect: "triggers an allergic reaction" is for allergen, and "triggers the production of antibodies" is for antigen.

So:

- Type: analgesic → example: codeine
- Type: stimulant → example: caffeine
- Type: protein → example: protein (or egg, but from list, protein)
- Type: allergen → example: nuts (assuming from context)
- Type: antigen → example: virus (but not in list); perhaps "bacteria" or "toxin". Since not specified, we can use "virus" as common example.

But to stay within the worksheet, perhaps use words from the spelling list where possible.

For antigen, "species" could be if it's a pathogen species, but not direct.

I think it's fine to use general examples.

So finalizing:

Table:

- analgesic: codeine
- stimulant: caffeine
- protein: protein
- allergen: nuts
- antigen: virus

Now, for the sentence "I bought a ______ of naturally dyed wool", after re-thinking, in some contexts, "skein" is used, and "skein" has "ei", so perhaps for "s _ _ n" in item 8, it's "skein", but it's written as "sh _ _ n", which is different. Unless it's a typo, and it's "sk _ _ n" for "skein". In many fonts, 's' and 'sh' might be confused, but unlikely. Perhaps "shein" is not, so I'll stick with "treasure" for now.

Another possibility: "either" — "a either of wool" — no. "Neither" — no. "Seize" — no. "Sheik" — no. So "treasure" is the best available.

Perhaps "piece", but not in list.

So we'll go with that.

Now, to write the final answer.

First, the spelling part:

Fill in the blanks and write word and meaning.

Then sentences.

Then table.

Since the user wants the solution, I'll provide the completed worksheet content.

Final Answer:

Spelling Section:

1. sh ei k → sheik → a leader in Arab countries
2. caff ei ne → caffeine → a stimulant found in coffee and tea
3. cod ei ne → codeine → a medicine for pain relief
4. w ei rd → weird → strange or unusual
5. prot ei n → protein → a nutrient for body growth and repair
6. s ei ze → seize → to grab or take suddenly
7. t ea zure → treasure → valuable items or riches
8. sh ee n → sheen → a shiny or glossy surface
9. sp ie cies → species → a group of similar organisms
10. ei ther → either → one or the other option
11. n ei ther → neither → not one nor the other
12. eth ei st → atheist → someone who does not believe in God

Sentence Completion:

- Medicines containing codeine are used for short term treatment of pain.
- The orthotic inserts inside my shoes felt a little weird at first.
- Nuts and seeds are high in protein.
- Coffee and tea contains caffeine.
- I bought a treasure of naturally dyed wool. *(Note: "skein" is more accurate for wool, but "treasure" is used as it's from the list)*

Table Completion:

| Type of substance | Example of substance | Effect on body |
|-------------------|----------------------|----------------|
| analgesic | codeine | relieves pain |
| stimulant | caffeine | keeps you awake |
| protein | protein | builds and repairs cells for healthy functioning of the body |
| allergen | nuts | triggers an allergic reaction in susceptible people |
| antigen | virus | triggers the production of antibodies that fight a particular disease and then protect against it in the future |

*(Note: For "antigen", "virus" is a common example; if preferred, "bacteria" or "toxin" can also be used.)*