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.
Spelling Practice: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Spelling Games: -ence words, Set 1 (copy)Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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