Phonics − ‘-ance’, ‘-ence’


‘-ance’ and ‘-ence’ are suffixes added to nouns or adjectives ending in ‘ant’ or ‘ent’, or to verbs. They make abstract nouns. Examples: Noun – An assistant gives assistance. Adjective – If a room is silent, there is silence. Verb – If you guide someone, you give them guidance.


A Write ‘ance’ or ‘ence’ to complete each word. ENTER GALWAY 50 km


dist Library


audi


sequ


entr


prefer


sil


allow


bal


differ


fragr


B Match each ‘ance’ or ‘ence’ word to its root word. Tick whether the root word is a verb, a noun or an adjective.


‘-ance’ or ‘-ence’ word


1. appliance  2. existence  3. disturbance  4. fragrance  5. eloquence  6. evidence  7. attendance  8. deterrence 


Root word


ƒ deterrent ƒ attendant ƒ apply ƒ fragrant ƒ evident ƒ disturb ƒ exist ƒ eloquent


C Ring the correct word in each sentence. 1. My little brother is such a nuisance / nuicence. 2. “Pleased to make your acquaintance / acquaintence,” said the lord. 3. Some people believe in the existance / existence of leprechauns. 4. Being student council president filled Lana with confidance / confidence. 5. The Natural History Museum of Ireland has free admittance / admittence. 6. Every room in the hotel has a hairdryer for conveniance / convenience.


22 Verb Noun Adjective


Unit 4 | Persuasive Writing 2


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