Spelling Word List: Year 5, Term 3, Week 9: -ant, -ance, -ancy endings

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About This Spelling List: Year 5, Term 3, Week 9: -ant, -ance, -ancy endings

These words end in -ant, -ance, or -ancy. How many can you spell?

	expectancy	Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live.
	hesitant	John was hesitant to stand up and speak.
	lightning	That was a huge flash of lightning.
	muscles	Tendons connects muscles to bones.
	neighbour	Their new neighbour was very kind.
	observant	The security guard was very observant.
	persuade	Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
	programme	What is your favourite programme on television?
	tolerance	The cacti have a considerable tolerance for heat.
	tolerant	Be tolerant of others: it helps us to get along with each other better.

Spelling Activities & Games: Year 5, Term 3, Week 9: -ant, -ance, -ancy endings

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Spelling Practice: Year 5, Term 3, Week 9: -ant, -ance, -ancy endings

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expectancy

hesitant

lightning

muscles

neighbour

observant

persuade

programme

tolerance

tolerant

Spelling Games: Year 5, Term 3, Week 9: -ant, -ance, -ancy endings

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Life __________ is the average number of years a person is expected to live.

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