
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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Learn more about these words in Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: -ence words, Set 1
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: -ence words, Set 1
Handwriting worksheets: -ence words, Set 1
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