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In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter a. These are just a few of the many words ending in -ance.
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appearance |
She had a strange appearance.
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annoyance |
To my annoyance, they had eaten all the cake.
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ambulance |
Will somebody please call the ambulance?
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alliance |
Both Canada and the US formed an alliance.
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appliance |
A dishwasher is a kitchen appliance.
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avoidance |
The government planned to tackle tax avoidance.
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balance |
Try to keep your balance whilst riding your bike!
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circumstance |
In this circumstance, I can't go to your party.
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clearance |
When overtaking another car you should give it good clearance.
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disturbance |
He called the police to complain about the disturbance.
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endurance |
The runner showed great endurance.
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entrance |
There was an assassin near the castle entrance.
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grievance |
The workers all experienced grievance from the manager.
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guidance |
Jane is a marriage guidance counsellor.
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maintenance |
Older aircrafts require a lot of maintenance.
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nuisance |
Their new television was a nuisance.
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performance |
The team’s performance was dismal.
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substance |
An atom is the smallest part of a substance.
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vengeance |
He worked with a vengeance.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
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