Unit 33: Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
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Homophones from this unit: If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot your mistake - so it is especially important to learn them. |
current - 1) flow of eg. water 2) ongoing, in use currant - small dried grape |
1) The river had a strong current. 2) Read about current events in the paper. This cake is full of currants. |
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patience - being patient patients - plural of patient |
She waited with great patience. This hospital has beds for 200 patients. |
dependant (noun) - person who relies on another dependent (adjective) - unable to do without |
We have four dependants
still living at home. He is dependent on his medication. |
These two words are not strictly homophones, as they do not sound exactly the same - but they are sometimes confused: | |
president - leader precedent - previous case |
John F. Kennedy became President
in 1963. This will set a precedent for all future cases . |
This completes the work on endings ant, ent, ance, ence.
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