Spiritually speaking, do you remember that 'i' comes before 'e' except after 'c'?

Question

The English language has plenty of exceptions, but for the most part, that rule applies!

Answer 1

Well, not in Vot's language it don't.

Ooops.

Noooooo!!!! *flies away*

Answer 2

Yes - I know that.

Receive is one of the most commonly mis-spelt words.

Answer 3

Not all the time.

Examples:

Atheist

Weigh

sleigh

deign

weight

feign

Answer 4

Don't forget to tell people it's "would have" not "would of". Do I get my badge yet?

Answer 5

Weird.

Answer 6

do you remember your income is just above Poverty? ..uhmmm ..do the math

Answer 7

That is a rule of thumb, not iron-clad law of grammar.

Answer 8

Ok. Thanks officer for the warning...

Answer 9

I remember that rule and I think of it every time I write atheist.

Answer 10

that doesn't always apply

theist

atheist

Answer 11

Unless it sounds like day as in neighbor or weigh ...

... and then there is protein. Hmp.