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 |
Mutual dependence between things.
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diligence |
The negotiations required good diligence.
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evidence |
The police decided to re-examine the evidence.
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excellence |
The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
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existence |
Some people question the existence of ghosts.
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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 |
Please don't use bad language in my presence.
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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.
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 (copy)
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
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)
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