The e in the -ce does 2 jobs. It softens the c to give the sound (s) and lengthens the vowel in vce words.
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fence |
The fence was made of wooden stakes.
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dance |
We all had a dance at the party.
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chance |
I would like the chance to be Captain today.
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convince |
I had to convince Jim that he was wrong.
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distance |
Use a telescope to see in the distance.
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mice |
Mice like to keep warm.
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nice |
Leeks are nice in a stew.
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nicely |
She played nicely with her friends.
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slice |
Can I entice you to have a slice of cream cake?
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price |
Scan the bar code to find the price.
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face |
She had a very smiley face.
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entice |
Can I entice you to have a slice of cream cake?
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graceful |
The ballet was graceful.
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disgrace |
The football player was sent off the pitch in disgrace.
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