In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter e. These are just a few of the many words ending in -ence.
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absence |
I didn't do much work during my absence.
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adolescence |
I was often tired during my adolescence.
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affluence |
Affluence does not necessarily lead to a happier life.
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competence |
This course will improve your competence in spelling.
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confidence |
She spoke to the teacher in confidence.
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convenience |
We can arrange a meeting at your convenience.
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dependence |
The military has a dependence on discipline.
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diligence |
The negotiations required good diligence.
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evidence |
Some new circumstantial evidence proved the defendant guilty.
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excellence |
The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
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existence |
Ecosystems are groups of living things that support the existence of each other.
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incidence |
The incidence of crime in the area was high.
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lenience |
The judged showed lenience to the offender.
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magnificence |
The magnificence of the mountains is inspiring.
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obedience |
After a while, their new dog started to show obedience.
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opulence |
The king lived in opulence.
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patience |
She shows no patience with her staff.
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persistence |
Through the persistence of his efforts he achieved his goal.
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presence |
Malignancy is the presence of a cancerous tumour.
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reverence |
The captain was held in reverence by the team.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Master spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.
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Spelling Games: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
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Handwriting Practice: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Develop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
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